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Cambodia
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Where can a person find information in regards to obtaining a visa in Cambodia?
A person can find information about a visa from different sources. The first one would be their consulate. If that is not possible then the travel agent will be able to supply this information. Last but not least travel guides to the country will also have information about visas.
Where did the Cambodian genocide take place?
In the numerous "killing fields" all across the country of Cambodia. The genocide did not happen in just one place.
Probably the most important and most famous killing field is Cheung-Ek, which is around 15-30 minutes outside of the capital Phnom Penh.
How do you say strength in Cambodian?
This is the closest spelling of the word in the roman alphabet
Strength or strong is " clang" The "A" is pronounce like the word apple.
Why did pol pot do what he did?
Pol Pot did what he did because he felt it would be the best thing for his country.He wanted to increase the productivity of his country by forcing them to work 18 hours a day, ten days in a row. He had extreme disregard for human life so he didn't care how many people were killed while working in "The Killing Fields."
Is Cambodia bigger than Oklahoma?
Yes, it is actually slightly bigger than Cambodia. (Here is proof.... http://travelingluck.com/Asia/Cambodia)
Actually, the website above is not right about the area of Cambodia. It's 181,035 km2. I'm 100 percent positive about this because I am from Cambodia. Websites are not always right. So the answer is : Oklahoma and Cambodia are equal in area, Oklahoma is also 181,035 km2 . One of them is slightly bigger, but we don't know the exact area of them until the decimal places.
How do you get into Cambodia in Hobowars?
After completion of the first two adventures, you should explore your lucky numbers from a wonka bar. Do that, then find all the punks & get a Fake Id. After that, go get drunk at the liquor store. For the future... ask these questions on the hobowars mb.
Phnom Penh is the capital of what country?
Phnom Penh is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia.
'Sar' is the last name of the Maoist revolutionary better known as 'Pol Pot'.
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Norodum Sihanouk was the king of Cambodia for decades. He spent much of his reign as the head of various governments in exile.
Sihanouk lost his power when Lon Nol asked US for help, then US overthrew Sihanouk. Lon Nol was liked an American dog, Nixon was liked his owner. After Vietnam War, Lon Nol allowed Nixon and Kissinger to oder US troop to bomb Vietnamese in Cambodia. But the one who hurt were Cambodian Civilians, the bomb that were dropped in Cambodia equaled to the bomb that was dropped in japan during WW2. 500,000 Cambodians died during the Illegal Bombing of Cambodia from 1964-1973, millions of Cambodians lost their homes. US had weaken Cambodian military and indirectly helped Khmer Rouge to come to take over Cambodia. Actually most Americans did not know about because this process was held secretly, and also illegal, Nixon's Mad Man Policy had teared Khmer people.
How do you pronounce Tol Sleung?
Tuol Sleng is pronounced: Too (hard T sound) oool (drag the ooo's) Slengg (hold the G at the end for a sec).
What are some notable events that have happened in Cambodia?
The architecture of the Khmer Empire, the illegal bombing by American forces during the American(Vietnam)War and the unimaginable nightmare of genocide, committed on the people, by Pol Pot when he commanded the Khmer Rouge.
Is Cambodia's real name The Kingdom of Cambodia?
no it is not called the kingdom of Cambodia it is called Cambodia
In which country can Kep City be found?
Kep City can be found in Cambodia. It is in the southern part of the the country. It is 173 kilometers south west of the city of Phnom Penh. It has a 1000 foot beach which is suitable for swimming.
Early on Pol Pot, then still called Sar was greatly influenced by the French Communists Party while in France and joined a secret organization known as the Cercle Marxiste (Marxist Circle). This group had taken control of the Khmer Student's Association that he belonged to while in Paris. Though he would later break with Marxism in favor of forming the revolution from the rural peasant farmers, contending that they where the "true" working class proletarian, his major influence remained Marxist.
Why were the Olympics never hosted in Cambodia?
Cambodia is a very poor country that could not afford to even consider hosting the Olympics, never mind that from 1968-1999 the country was in a perpetual state of upheaval.
What language has the most letters?
Tamil has 247 letters in it. 12 vowels, 18 consonants, 18x12 vowel-consonants and 1 special letter.
According to 1993 World Bank what was th East Asian economic growth in the late twentieth century due to
