Siem Reap

This picture of a seated Buddha and monks in mediation show that Buddhism is important in Cambodia today. I bought a wooden carving of a seated Buddha for my souvenir.

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Sixteen Observations on Cambodia

August 28th 2008
Cambodia is a bright country with a dark past still in people’s memory. Its ancient traditions are illustrious and amazing. I doubt a tourist can understand anything, but here is some of what I have noticed: 1. Cambodian people smile a great deal. 2. The country has a population of fourteen million people. In 2007 it welcomed two million tourists. There are four thousand tour guides at A ... read more

Asia » Cambodia

Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more

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