Cambodia

At a Glance

Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country whose most famous sight, the temple complex of Angkor Wat, is only the beginning of what it offers. The Mekong River, the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake, and the tropical beaches of the south complement a culture of deep Buddhist tradition and extraordinary resilience. The warmth of Cambodian people, given the weight of recent history, is something visitors consistently find humbling and memorable.

• Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument ever built — larger than Vatican City by a factor of 40.
• Has one of the highest landmine densities in the world, legacy of the 1970s–90s war.
• Went from one of the world's worst genocides to one of Asia's fastest-growing economies.