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Cambodia
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Laos and cambodia were drawn into the vietnam war?
Laos and Cambodia were both drawn into the Vietnam War because of atrocities the people of these two countries suffered under the hands of North Vietnam. South Vietnam and other countries were trying to keep the North Vietnamese army from spreading Communism in these countries.
Cambodia was known for the temple or architect of Angkor Wat
What was the US Invasion of Cambodia?
Crossed the Cambodian border (Into Cambodia) on 01 May 1970; stayed sixty days, penetrated 21 miles.
Khmer should be pronounced "Ki- (like the start of "kick") mer (like "were")
What year did Thailand conquer Cambodia?
Around somewhere between 1593-1863, until France came to power Cambodia in 1863.
When did the Cambodian Civil War end?
There are two different Cambodian Civil Wars: the Cambodian Civil War of 1968-1975 and the Cambodian Civil War of 1979-1999. Each one ended in the year at the end of the name.
Where is the ancient temple of Angor wat?
Angkor Wat located northwest of Cambodia, in the province of Siem Rap. Want to see where is Siem Reap on the map, go the related link at the bottom.
What was pol pot's goal for Cambodia?
He had more than one goal, here they are in a loose hierarchy of importance:
To achieve Maoist Communism without taking the intermediate step of Socialism as proscribed by Marx. This explains the brutal swiftness with which he put his plans (probably influenced by an ageing Mao, who he had met prior to 1975) into action. The evacuation of the cities and the elimination of class enemies happened with alarming swiftness at the beginning of his governance. This goal may be considered closely related to his retrospection, that being:
To regain the glory of the Angkor Empire. He was retrospective in his vision for Cambodia. He saw the greatness of the Angkor Empire (built on agrarian labour and colossal irrigation systems) and wished to emulate this by the same means.
Ethnic cleansing: he orchestrated the murder of ethnic Vietnamese and ordered all other foreigners out of Cambodia. The only exception to this were the Chinese, probably because of Mao's support for Democratic Kampuchea. There was also a French lady who was married to a senior cadre who stayed for most of Democratic Kampuchea's tenure. Other than that, there were only brown Khmer everywhere. In this goal alone he succeeded.
He hated Vietnam for its territorial encroachments over the centuries and wanted to reclaim Kampuchea Krom (ie: the Mekong Delta area) for Democratic Kampuchea. He attempted to do this, foolishly, through force of arms. Once the Vietnamese (who had just beaten the US and its rather large coalition out of the area) had had enough of his incursions across the border, they attacked him and he lost power when the Vietnamese took Phnom Penh in 1979.
To get all CIA and KGB agents out of Democratic Kampuchea. No-one knows if he really believed they were crawling all over the place but his preoccupation with catching them is obvious when reading documents from S-21. Whilst it is inconceivable that a single agent would throw their life away in Dem Kampuchea, Pol Pot unmasked and executed them in their thousands.
Who wrote the Singapore national anthem?
Zubir Said, a part-time photographer and a song composer who wrote over 1,000 music pieces and won many awards.
Where can you find transcripts of Pol Pot's speeches?
There truly isn't one, because it's quite explicit and media weren't allowed in Cambodia or they just wouldn't go for fear of being killed or tortured.
-Gaylord V
Who is Prince Norodom Sihanouk?
He is a former King of Cambodia. King in Cambodia doesn't have any power, just so little.
What is the main impact of foreign culture on Cambodian society?
The main impact of foreign culture on Cambodian society is that Cambodians learn from foreigners. For instance, foreigners shake hands when they meet people for the first time. Cambodians imitate this style in greeting others.
Who was the first Khmer king of the Khmer empire?
Southeast Asia had been dominated by Indian culture. By the sixth century, invaders from Java began taking control there. In 802 AD, Jayavarman II became the first Khmer king.
What is the adjective in the sentence you crossed cambodia border?
The sentence should be:
You crossed the Cambodian border.
In that instance, Cambodian would be the adjective, as it is describing the noun which is border.
Why did the cambodian killing fields start?
We are not able to find the answer to this. Due to Pol Pot keeping it a secret. Pol Pot was sent to the forest to hide from the princes wrath, he formed a army in the forest and started the genocide in 1975 till 1979 ( which is 4 years ).
What is the unemployment rate of Cambodia?
3.5% according to the Related Link below: CIA Factbook, 2007 est. (Last updated 4/20/2011)
How do pinpeat musicians play their instruments?
Pinpeat is the style of ceremonial music associated with the courts and temples of Cambodia, and the traditional orchestra consists of nine to ten instruments. Most of the instruments are percussive drums and xylophones, played by hitting the instrument to achieve various tones. Other instruments included are wind instruments, played by being blown into.
Consequences and results of mass killings in cambodian genocide?
The inhabitans of all cities were ordered to abandon their homes and forced to led rural life. The industry, trade and agriculture did not work. Because of the returning the inhabitants to the cities becames the insuficiency of labour strengh on the countryside. The healthcare was destroyed.
Why did the actions of the Khmer Rouge not fit the classic definition of genocide?
The Khmer Rouge committed the "Cambodian Genocide", but the name is a misnomer and the reason for this is specifically why it does not fit the classic definition of a genocide. The elimination of over 1.5 million Cambodians is more properly called the "Cambodian Democide". The distinction is that a genocide is a specific targeting of a group for extermination based on some inherent characteristic (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, political leanings, etc.). The Khmer Rouge killed anyone who disagreed with the aims of the regime or was unable to comply with the arbitrary and ridiculous standards required by the regime. Therefore, their actions do not target a specific group and are not a genocide. A democide is simply mass killing performed intentionally by a regime, without regard to inherent characteristics.
Where Russian market in Cambodia imported clothes?
Buy for 1 -3 dollar at the russian market or at night market in Siam Reap.
