CAMBODIA | Ancient temples, empty beaches, mighty rivers, remote forests... Cambodia has emerged from decades of war and isolation that made it a byword for atrocities, refugees, poverty and political instability. The magical Angkor temples are drawing travellers by the busload once more, and Cambodia is truly back on the South East Asian travel map.

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Cambodia, the successor state of the mighty Khmer Empire boasts a rich culture, architecture and impressive natural scenery. The peace is young but stable, and the country is quickly attracting tourists in record numbers.

CAMBODIA FACTS |

Full country name: Kingdom of Cambodia
Area: 181,035 sq km (11,224 sq mi)
Population: 14,2 million (growth rate 1.8%)
Capital city: Phnom Penh (pop. 1,5 million)
Language: Khmer
Religion: Buddhism, Islam (less than 5%)
GDP: USD $7,3 billion; GDP per head: $514
Inflation: 4,7%
NB of tourists: 2 million in 2007
Number of guesthouses: 613
Number of hotels: 299; Number of rooms: 21,919
Employment needed: 25,000 qualified employees

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