Description flag of Cambodia
three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (double width), and blue with a white three-towered temple representing Angkor Wat outlined in black in the center of the red band
Flag notes
only national flag to incorporate an actual building in its design
Local names
Preahreacheanachakr Kampuchea (phonetic pronunciation) (long)
Kampuchea (short)
Former name
Khmer Republic, Democratic Kampuchea, People's Republic of Kampuchea, State of Cambodia
Nationality
Cambodian(s) (noun) Kampuchea (adjective)
Languages spoken
Khmer (official) 95%, French, English
Government type
multiparty democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Population
14,241,640 ranked 65, (data 2008)
Geography
a land of paddies and forests dominated by the Mekong River and Tonle Sap. The lowest point is Gulf of Thailand 0 m.
Land borders
2,572km, Laos 541 km, Thailand 803 km, Vietnam 1,228 km.
Administrative divisions
20 provinces (khaitt, singular and plural) and 4 municipalities* (krong, singular and plural)
provinces: Banteay Mean Cheay, Batdambang, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Spoe, Kampong Thum, Kampot, Kandal, Kaoh Kong, Krachen, Mondol Kiri, Otdar Mean Cheay, Pouthisat, Preah Vihear, Prey Veng, Rotanah Kiri, Siem Reab, Stoeng Treng, Svay Rieng, Takev; municipalities: Keb, Pailin, Phnum Penh (Phnom Penh), Preah Seihanu (Sihanoukville)
Independence
9 November 1953 (from France)