Articles for tag: Angkor Wat, Cambodia, Economic Survival, Gem Mining

Cambodia and the Cambodian People

Cambodia is a beautiful country, known for its architecture and landscape. After almost 30 years of war and destruction, the Cambodian people are rebuilding their lives, land, and culture. They are survivors in every sense of the word. They are very proud of their descent, families and country. Cambodia covers 181,035 square kilometers in the ...

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Spring Vacations in Cambodia Provide Sun, Culture and History

Tourists often pass over the southeast Asian country of Cambodia, heading instead to its more “popular” neighbors, Vietnam, Thailand and Laos. If you’re seeking an unusual spring vacation destination, keep Cambodia in mind. The nation’s warm, white sand beaches, busy cities, lush national parks and ancient temples offer the perfect backdrop for a unique spring ...

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Cambodian Refugees and the Effects of Surviving Genocide

Due to the actions of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, almost one-fourth of the country’s population died while many more Cambodians became refugees. The refugees fled to other Asian countries at first, but many of them eventually journeyed to the United States. The United States needed to “rescue” these refugees because many of them were ...

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Safe Travel to Angkor Wat and Siem Reap, Cambodia

A country debilitated by invasions, war, and oppressive regimes, Cambodia is slowly beginning to develop a safe travel infrastructure. Emerging from a spotted history, including the 1970s genocide perpetrated by Khmer Rouge dictator Pol Pot, the friendly but poor Cambodian people have cautiously begun to share their country with Western travelers. The major tourist attraction ...