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The Cycle of Life

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July 2nd 2008
Cyclos (pronounced seek-lor) used to be a common form of transport around the city, back in the days when the country was undeveloped, had little infrastructure and when few could afford a car or even a motorbike. I remember when I first came to Cambodia in 1992, cyclos were as common as motorbikes and they were seen everywhere on the streets of Phnom Penh. As the country has ... read more

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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