Cambodia

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- People are called Khmers.
- Was under France's rule during 1863 and became part of French Indochina in 1887.
- Gained their independence from France in 1953.
- April 1965 Communist Khmer Rouge happened under Pol Pot.
         - At least 1.5 million people died.
- A 13 year civil war with Vietnam happened within the communist Khmer Rouge.
- October 2004, King Norodom SIHANOUK abdicated the throne and his son, Prince Norodom SIHAMONI, was selected to succeed him.
 

​People and Society

- Khmer 90% , Vietnamese 5% , Chinese 1% Other 4%

- Language: Khmer, French, and English
- Religion: Buddhist, Muslim, other
- Population: 14,952,665

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​Government

- Multiparty Democracy under a constitutional monarchy.

- Kingdom of Cambodia.
- They also have executive, legislative, and judicial branch.

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​Economy

- GDP: $36.59 billion

- Unemployment rate: 3.5%
- Poverty line: 31%
- Inflation rate: 4.5%
- Agriculture products: Rice, rubber, corn, vegetables, cashews, cassava, silk.
- Industries: Tourism, garments, construction, rice milling, wood and wood products, rubber, cement, gem maiming, textiles.
- Export partners: US, Canada, Germany, UK, Vietnam, Japan.
- Debt: 5.071 Billion

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​Military 

- Royal Cambodian Armed Forces: Royal Cambodian Army, Royal Khmer Navy, Royal Cambodian Air Force

- Obligation: All male between 18-30 to register for military service (mandatory) for 18 month service.

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Issues

- HIV/AIDS

- Infectious Diseases
- Malnutrition for kids
- Poverty
- Di-mining