Cambodia Quick Facts…
Official Name | Kingdom of Cambodia |
Common Name | Cambodia – /kæmˈboʊ.di.ə/ |
Nationality | Cambodian(s) – noun, Cambodian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1953 (from France) |
Administrative Divisions | 24 provinces and 1 municipality |
Total Population | 17.1 million (#73) with 25.6% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Phnom Penh (capital city) |
Major Languages | Khmer (official) 95.8% |
Electricity Access | 82.5% of total population |
Internet Access | 60% of total population |
Currency | Riels (KHR) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $76.0 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $4,500 (#177) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 181,035 sq km / 69,898 sq mi (#90) with 2.5% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Southeastern Asia |
Bordering Countries | Laos, Thailand, Vietnam |
Bordering Water Bodies | Gulf of Thailand |
National Anthem: “Nokoreach” (Royal Kingdom)