History of Cambodia
The Kingdom of Cambodia (formerly known as Kampuchea) is a country in South East Asia with a population of over 13 million people. Phnom Penh is the capital city. Cambodia is the successor state of the once powerful Hindu and Buddhist Khmer Empire, which ruled most of the Indochinese Peninsula between [...]
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Lok Lak is one of those Khmer omelet dishes I cannot go without. It is simply delicious and simple to cook too. It goes well with white rice. If you do not like beef, you can substitute beef with chicken or anything else you fancy.
INGREDIENTS
150g chicken breast - sliced or diced
1/2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp light [...]
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Facts About Cambodia
Her country’s name is the Kingdom of Cambodia. Their motto is Nation follow by religion and the King. Its capital is Phnom Penh and has a growing population of 13.1 million. Their time zone is GT +7 hours.
Most of the 95% population are in Theravada Buddhism.
Cambodia’s currency is in Riel, about US$1 [...]
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Bon Phcom Ben is the autumn festival dedicated to the spirits of the dead. During a 15-day period leading up to Bon Phcom Ben, also known as Bonn Dak Ben, food and money are offered to monks.
On the 15th day of the festival the full moon appears. This day is Bonn Phcom Ben or the [...]
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