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CAMBODIA > OVERVIEW
Cambodia is a country that, until recently, has
been untouched by tourism due to war, the atrocities
of the Khmer Rouge, poverty and political instability.
Between 1975 and 1979 nearly 25% of the population
perished under the Khmer Rouge's horrific and
genocidal reign. Today Cambodia offers travelers
the contrast between one of mankind's most supreme
accomplishments at Angkor Wat, and one of its
most heinous crimes - the mass slaughter of over
2 million people. As many as perhaps one in every
100 Cambodians have lost limbs after falling victim
to the land mines that still lie buried in the
countryside.
However, Cambodia it is now experiencing its
first period of relative peace for many years.
Although still considered by some to be a bit
of a tourist backwater, Cambodia is now on the
South-East Asian travel map, and for the adventurous
visitor, the country offers ancient temples, pristine
beaches, thundering rivers, remote forests and
a range of unique attractions illustrating its
rich cultural past. The ruins of the ancient Khmer
civilization at Angkor Wat near Siem Reap rank
among the wonders of the world; the beautiful
capital city, Phnom Penh, offers colonial French
architecture, museums and temples, and a visit
to the small villages in Cambodia’s countryside
can lead to wonderful experiences. Despite their
turbulent history, the Cambodian people are cheerful
and friendly, and foreigners are made to feel
most welcome. 
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