Key Stats
Capital: Phnom Penh
Population: 16 million
Average life expectancy: 65 years
Literacy rate: 77%
Population living below poverty line: 18%
Population without electricity: 9.9 million
Population without access to safe drinking water: 3.9 million
Most widely spoken language: Khmer
Source: The World Factbook
About Cambodia
Cambodia is a primarily Buddhist country situated on the Gulf of Thailand in Southeast Asia. Despite its long history of violence and conflict, Cambodia's economic stability has been improving. However, many still live in poverty, especially those in rural areas where food shortages and lack of work opportunities are common. The Khmer people, a Southeast Asian ethnic group native to Cambodia, account for 97% of the country's population.
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Artisans in Cambodia
Artisans in Cambodia receive employment, income, training, and hope through fair trade, empowering them to become self-sufficient and rebuild Khmer craft tradition.Read More »