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Introduction Cambodia is bordered by, South-East Asia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and South China Sea. This is the Cambodian flag --->

The population of Cambodia

is 14,121,608 (2010 estimate) and the main language Cambodians speak is called, Khmer.

Also their currency is called, Riel.

The main religion is Buddhism. Australia is four hours ahead of Cambodia.

**Culture-Clothing ** - Men and Women both put on the following typical clothing, Cambodian men typically wear cotton or silk shirts with short sleeves. They wear cotton trousers as well. Cambodian woman wear sarong often with silver and gold threading. A sarong is a long fabric piece which is wrapped around the waist and worn by both men and woman in South-East Asia.

**Aspect of culture ** Music- Mahori – is made by different instruments such as guitar that is played like a piano. Three categories – The first came from Royal Courts and are known as classical dancing. The second is folk dance that acts as storytelling and everyday life. The third category is dancers that are prepared and reserved for special occasions.

**Traditional foods: ** -Grilled Pork -Rice -Pho (pronounced f-ur) – traditional noodles- it has pork intestines, beetroot, beef and prawns.

** Aspects of culture ** – Beliefs The majority of Cambodian religions and beliefs is Buddhism.

Buddhism- In their religion they have principles such as, Having the right thoughts, Earning a living the right way, Speak the right way, and most importantly, meditate. These are the things you need to be a Buddhist. Jobs - Most Cambodian people work at the markets, selling food and other things.

** Aspects of culture – sport and leisure time ** Some popular sports in Cambodia are boxing, soccer, basketball, water sports and traditional wrestling. Cambodia attended its first Olympic games in 1956. –Kickboxing/wrestling, a match –

A match is won by, holding their opponent on their back for ten seconds. The person who wins the most rounds wins the match/game.

**Pchum Ben (September) ** The most culturally and religious event of the year is celebrated in September. It’s called Pchum Ben.The ploughingceremony, takes place in a large park next to the royal palace. The king drives the ox and the ploughing activities and the process of growing rice begins.

** Concluding statement ** Cambodia does not contribute to Australia very much and has limited restaurants in Brisbane like Dara Reksmay.

** Bibliography: ** [] ==[|www.kwintessential.co.uk] == ==[] == ====[|www.sportincambodia.com] ==== ====[] ==== [] []

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