Cambodia
General
Population: 14,494,293 (2009)
Land Area: 181,040 sq km
Natural Resources: Oil and gas, timber, gemstones, iron ore, manganese, phosphates, hydro power potential
Capital: Phnom Penh
Political System: Multiparty Democracy under a Constitutional Monarchy
State Leader: Hun Sen (1985)
Languages: Khmer, French, English
Currency: Riel (KHR)
Major Religions: Theravada Buddhist 95%, Other 5%
Major Ethnicities: Khmer 90%, Vietnamese 5%, Chinese 1%, Other 4%
Life Expectancy: 62,1 years (2009)
Economy
GDP: 11,03 billion (2009)
GDP Per Capita: 1,900 (2009)
GDP Growth Rate: -0,9% (2009)
GDP Structure: Agriculture 29%, Industry 30%, Services 41% (2007)
Labour Force By Occupation: Agriculture 67,9%, Industry NA%, Services NA% (2004)
Industries: Tourism, garments, rice milling, fishing, wood and wood products, rubber, cement, gem mining, textiles
Agriculture Products: Rice, rubber, corn, vegetables, cashews, tapioca
Tourism Revenue: 674 million (2004)
Unemployment Rate: 3,5% (2007)
Military
Army Size: 124 300 (2004)
Budget: 3% of GDP (2005)
Current Situation
Cambodia is located in south east Asia, it is bordered by Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. Cambodia's economy is based on garments, tourism and construction. Angkor Wat is Cambodia's most visited site and has attracted nearly 4 million visitors last year. Oil and Gas deposits have also been found and exploitation will start in 2011.
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Sources
CIA World Factbook: Cambodia
Wikipedia: Cambodia