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The mighty temple itself is on the flag, currency, even the beer!


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Cambodian  Flag 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]
Blog: The Last Hurrah
Date: September 12th 2009

Cambodia is the stuff of legends, a forgotten patch of jungle hidden deep in both time and place. Crumbling temples slowly sink under creeping vines, and the ancient races whose kingdoms once stood here can still be seen in the eyes of the local people. Cambodia is a true frontier, where everyday life is lived on the edge. On the edge of safety and the brink of starvation. Always near catastrophe ... read more







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