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Cambodia’s Fascinating History, Culture, and Economy History:

 

Pre-colonial Economy: Cambodia was inhabited by a Neolithic culture around the first and second millennia BCE. These early Cambodians engaged in trade in the Indian Ocean and cultivated rice. By 600 BCE, they were making iron tools.

Khmer Empire: The Khmer Empire (9th to 15th century) flourished, with Angkor Wat as its iconic temple complex. It was a powerful civilization known for its advanced irrigation systems, art, and architecture.

Colonial Period: During French colonial rule, Cambodia’s feudal landholdings remained intact. Roads, railways, and crops like rubber, rice, and corn were developed.

 

Post-Independence: After gaining independence in 1953, King Sihanouk pursued economic self-sufficiency, securing aid and investments. However, the Vietnam War disrupted rice production.

Khmer Rouge Era: The Khmer Rouge regime (1975–1979) devastated Cambodia, leading to urban depopulation and economic collapse.

Recent Times: Cambodia adopted a Five Year Plan post-Khmer Rouge, focusing on agriculture, industry, and distribution. Today, it remains largely agricultural, with slow industrial development.

 

Culture:

The Khmer people, comprising over 90% of the population, have a rich cultural heritage influenced by Indian and Chinese traders over centuries.

Tragically, the Khmer Rouge regime caused the deaths of up to 2 million Cambodians, leaving a lasting impact on the nation’s cultural memory.

 

Economy:

Cambodia’s economy has traditionally been dominated by agriculture, with subsistence farming as the norm.

Real industrial development has been limited, and Cambodia faces challenges in diversifying its economy.

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