The flag of Cambodia symbolizes the country’s religious dignity and royalty. Two large blue stripes representing royalty, embrace an even larger red stripe which represents the nation. The image of the white temple represents the nation’s religion. Generally speaking, the colors and image on the Cambodian flag personify the country’s slogan: Nation, Religion, King. (ref: Ministry of Tourism)
SOCIO-ECONIMICS AT A GLANCE
Official Name | Kingdom of Cambodia |
Flag of Cambodia | ![]() |
Royal arms of Cambodia | ![]() |
Motto: | ![]() "Nation, religion, King" |
Anthem: | Nokoreach |
Surface area: | 181 035 sq.km |
Capital City: | Phnom Penh |
Official Language: | Khmer |
Demonym: | Khmer or Cambodian |
King: | Samdech Preah Norodom Sihamoni |
Prime Minister: | Samdech Dek Cho Hun Sen |
Government: | Constitutional monarchy, Parliamentary representative democracy |
Legislature: - Upper House - Lower House | Parliament Senate National Assembly |
Population: - Male - Female | 13,395,682 (2008) 48.6% 51.4% |
Density of population: | 75 per sq.km |
Population Growth Rate: | 1.54% |
Climatic condition: | Tropical and monsoon |
National Currency: | Riel (R) |
Time Zone: | GMT + 7 hours |