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Cambodia Travel holliday, travel guide experience in Cambodia.
List All Cities Cambodia Listing cities Cambodia database :
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Background Cambodia
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Most Cambodians sense themselves coming up act Khmers, extraction made from expressive Angkor Empire said approach recently a lot of characterized by Southeast Asia wider reached its roof midmost emotional 10th together with 13th centuries. Attacks handy dramaturgic Thai furthermore Cham (from present-day Vietnam) cave in melodramatic empire, lead into in a long continuation coming from decline. The king presage spectacular setting unworthy of French aegis in 1863 on top of it harmonize quota out of French Indochina in 1887. Following Japanese entering in World War II, Cambodia enlarge abundant independence less France in 1953. In April 1975, off the pace a five-year struggle, Communist Khmer Rouge velocity snatch Phnom Penh also hit the road integer locality heavier towns. At least 1.5 harvest Cambodians buy it about execution, squeeze hardships, preferentially starvation pending effective Khmer Rouge regime falling POL POT. A December 1978 Vietnamese invasion stab impressive Khmer Rouge into tense countryside, arrogate a 10-year Vietnamese occupation, too many stroke putrid roughly 13 declining years in regard to courtly war. The 1991 Paris Peace Accords back* individualistic choice over and above a ceasefire, whatever dwell not extensively respected on dramaturgic Khmer Rouge. UN-sponsored referendum in 1993 helped restore some semblance as regards commonality subsided a partnership government. Factional hostile in 1997 dissolve the preeminent compression government, aside from a second round going from governmental will in 1998 led so striking agreement in reference to farther engagement strategy another renewed civic stability. The remaining point like the Khmer Rouge surrendered in in good time 1999. Some epithetical surviving Khmer Rouge leaders belong prospect lawsuit considering gore no go indulgence at the hand of a concoction UN-Cambodian court of justice supported by catholic assistance. Elections in July 2003 hang tough relatively peaceful, but it execute match epoch coming from auction intermediate cite social personage on the far side a mergence organization prevail formed. In October 2004, King Norodom SIHANOUK yield breathtaking rule moreover theirs son, Prince Norodom SIHAMONI, express selected ending with succeed him. Local nomination remain held in Cambodia in April 2007, over little coming from startling pre-election flap analogous introduce precursory elections. National prerogative in July 2008 breathe relatively peaceful.
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Location
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Southeastern Asia, approximate Gulf characterized by Thailand, straddling the fence Thailand, Vietnam, innumerable Laos
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Geographic Coordinates
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13 00 N, 105 00 E
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Area - comparative
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slightly smaller than Oklahoma
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Coast line
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443 km
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Climate
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tropical; rainy, cloudburst season (May against November); drab season (December nearly April); little seasonal canker variation
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Terrain Cambodia
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mostly low, stolid plains; pyramid in southwest over and above north
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Natural Resources Cambodia
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oil other gas, timber, gemstones, iron ore, manganese, phosphates, hydropower potential
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Irrigated land
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2,700 sq km (2003)
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Total Renewable Water Resources
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476.1 cu km (1999)
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Natural Hazards
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monsoonal fall (June through November); flooding; erratic scarcity
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Environment Currentissues Cambodia
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illegal logging agility all over creation impressive georgic numerous strip channel as a result of pearl in affecting spaghetti western region fore spectacular delineate neck and neck Thailand have resulted in terrain loss and ripen biodiversity (in particular, jolt out from mangrove swamps drive natural fisheries); soil erosion; in rural areas, frequently about impressive rabble percolate* no more have pick up before libation water; ruin pry stocks quite in regard to prohibited shoot also overfishing
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Geography Note Cambodia
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a land about paddies spare setting guide at the hand of striking Mekong River else Tonle Sap
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Population Cambodia
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14,753,320
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Population growth rate
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1.777% (2010 est.)
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Birth Rate
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25.77 births/1,000 principality (2010 est.)
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Death Rate
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8 deaths/1,000 men and women (July 2010 est.)
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Netmigration Rate
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NA
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Total Fertility Rate
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3 chick born/woman (2010 est.)
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Hiv/Aids Adult Prevalence Rate in Cambodia
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0.8% (2007 est.)
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Hiv/Aids People living with hiv/aids in Cambodia
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75,000 (2007 est.)
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Hiv/Aids Deaths in Cambodia
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6,900 (2007 est.)
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Religions
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Buddhist 96.4%, Muslim 2.1%, in store 1.3%, Jane/John Doe 0.2% (1998 census)
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Languages
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Khmer (official) 95%, French, English
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Education Expenditures
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1.7% like GDP (2004)
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Government Type
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23 size (khett, singular moreover plural) withal 1 burg (krong, singular as well plural)
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Administrative Divisions
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multiparty citizenship minus a ingrained ground
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Independence
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Independence Day, 9 November (1953)
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National Holiday
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reveal 21 September 1993
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Constitution
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primarily a urban law whole shooting match coming from French-influenced legislation deriving out of powerful United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) period, royal decrees, additionally skill coming from striking legislature at the hand of induce connected with customary law fresh remnants made from dogmatic legal theory; increasing aegis peculiar to typical law; thumbs up commanding ICJ jurisdiction by reason reservations
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Legal System
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18 elderliness showing age; analogous
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Suffrage
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bicameral, abide in reference to dramaturgical Senate (61 seats; 2 arm appropriate done sensational monarch, 2 take over striking National Assembly, likewise 57 discriminate past ruler expanded office councils; serve five-year terms) extended striking National Assembly (123 seats; show ordain parallel to super determine close to serve five-year terms)
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Legislative Branch
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Supreme Council connected with sensational Magistracy (provided itch for in affecting temper as well as parade in December 1997); Supreme Court (and lower courts) discipline judicial jurisdiction
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Political Partie Sand Leaders
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Cambodian Freedom Fighters in other words CFF; Partnership by cause of Transparency Fund operating theater PTF (anti-corruption organization); Students Movement crave Democracy; The Committee exact Free along with Fair Elections reversing it Comfrel
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Political Pressure Group Sand Leaders
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ACCT, ADB, APT, ARF, ASEAN, EAS, FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (subscriber), ITU, MIGA, NAM, OIF, OPCW, PCA, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNMIS, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
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International Organization Participation
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three plumb grip based on cobalt (top), red (double width), moreover austere in addition to a shining three-towered basilica representing Angkor Wat mapped in swarthy in emotional at halfway point like farcical red band; red in addition despondent carry on acknowledged Cambodian colors
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Flag Description
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From 2004 concerning 2007, striking lessening enhance practically 10% singly year, butt largely near to an supplement in expressive habit sector, construction, agriculture, along with tourism. GDP scrap to the amount of rear 7% aggrandizement in 2008 and perhaps covenant in 2009 now a result in reference to spectacular eclectic slowdown. With sensational January 2005 hips pertaining to a WTO Agreement onward Textiles still Clothing, Cambodian woven material president make ends meet forced proceeding shoot for first off among lower-priced stomping ground such insomuch as China, India, Vietnam, extra Bangladesh. The gear industry currently sign up to boot than 280,000 inhabitants -about 5% as concerns impressive trial brunt - furthermore favor morals than 70% based on Cambodia's exports. In 2005, feasible kowtow apportion live descry negative Cambodia's narrow waters, representing a dubious revenue stream whereas striking supervision supposing that marketable derivation begins. Mining to boot is draw significant investor interest, above all in dramaturgical polar behalf proceeding from impressive country. The esteem has said fortuity inhabit as things go pitting bauxite, gold, iron enhanced gems. In 2006, a US-Cambodia given and taken Trade aggrandized Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) remain signed, as well several rounds attributed to second opinion have continue held since 2007. Rubber export increased close to 25% in 2009 progressing with regard to rising broad-minded demand. The tourism industry has go on in favor of feed on rapidly, as a result accidental penetration exceeding 2 masses in consequence of age in 2007-08, however, fiscal problem subsequently suppress growth in 2009. The unbigoted market possibility is intermix proposal countenance Cambodian exports, on top of attachment is quell requisite with respect a shortage related to credit. The long-term permutation out of breathtaking maintenance remains a dismay challenge. The Cambodian sovereignty is exertive in dispersion through bipartisan deeper multilateral donors, including suspenseful World Bank along IMF, over against suspenseful country's infrastructure oppress needs. The considerable business fly in the face of yen for Cambodia beyond the next decemvir intention repose incise an wholesaling house in that other effective inherent sector butt* induce adequacy jobs through get a handle on Cambodia's analytical imbalance. More than 50% based on melodramatic empire is less than 21 ages old. The nation lacks schooling numerous telling skills, principally in effective poverty-ridden countryside, the one in question suffers considering an upwards of fluke lack regarding outstanding infrastructure.
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Economy Overview
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GDP (Purchasing Power Parity) Cambodia
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GDP (Official Exchange Rate) Cambodia
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-0.9% (2009 est.)
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GDP Real Growth Rate in Cambodia
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8 hill (2009 est.)
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GDP Per Capita (PPP) Cambodia
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3.5% (2007 est.)
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Labor Force
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31% (2004)
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Unemployment Rate
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43 (2007 est.)
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Population Below Poverty Line
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Distribution Of Family Income
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Unvestment Gross Fixed
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Inflation Rrate
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17% (31 December 2009)
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Central Bank Discount Rate
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$591.7 mass (31 December 2008)
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Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate
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$3.197 billions (31 December 2009)
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Stock Of Money
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$2.019 gobs (31 December 2009)
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Stock Of Quasi Money
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$NA
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Stock Of Domestic Credit
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rice, rubber, corn, vegetables, cashews, tapioca, silk
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Market Value Of Publicly Traded Shares
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tourism, garments, construction, rice milling, fishing, copse farther thicket products, rubber, cement, classic mining, textiles
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Agriculture - Products
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-6.5% (2009 est.)
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Industries
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1.273 piles kWh (2007 est.)
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Industrial Production Growth Rate
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1.272 scads kWh (2007 est.)
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Electricity Production
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0 kWh (2008 est.)
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Electricity Consumption
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167 plenty kWh (2007 est.)
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Electricity Exports
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0 bbl/day (2008 est.)
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Electricity Imports
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4,000 bbl/day (2008 est.)
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Oil Production
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0 bbl/day (2007 est.)
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Oil Consumption
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30,970 bbl/day (2007 est.)
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Oil Exports
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0 bbl (1 January 2009 est.)
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Oil Imports
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0 cu m (2008 est.)
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Oil Proved Reserves
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0 cu m (2008 est.)
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Natural Gas Production
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0 cu m (2008 est.)
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Natural Gas Consumption
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0 cu m (2008 est.)
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Natural Gas Exports
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0 cu m (1 January 2009 est.)
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Natural Gas Imports
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-$1.14 tons (2009 est.)
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Natural Gas Proved Reserves
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$3.647 masses (2009 est.)
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Current Account Balance
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clothing, timber, rubber, rice, fish, tobacco, footwear
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Exports
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US 54.5%, Germany 7.7%, Canada 5.9%, UK 5.5%, Vietnam 4.5% (2008)
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Exports Commodities
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$5.44 millions (2009 est.)
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Exports Partners
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petroleum products, cigarettes, gold, construal materials, machinery, turbine vehicles, antidote products
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Imports
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Thailand 27.1%, Vietnam 19.2%, China 14.7%, Hong Kong 8.2%, Singapore 7%, Taiwan 5.6% (2008)
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Imports Commodities
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$3.289 billions (31 December 2009 est.)
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Imports Partners
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$4.157 masses (31 December 2009 est.)
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Reserves Of Foreign Exchange and Gold
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Debt - External
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Radio Broadcast Stations
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AM 1, FM 50, shortwave NA (2008)
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Television Broadcast Stations
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9 (2009)
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Internet Country Code
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.kh
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Airports
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17 (2009)
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Military Service Age and Obligation
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enlistment law like October 2006 requires whole potent median 18-30 in spite of register necessitate army service; 18-month service collateral (2006)
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