Cambodia

The terrain of Cambodia ranges from the forested Cardamom Mountains in the southwest to the Mekong lowlands in the east, creating a country shaped by floodplains and seasonal water. The Mekong and Tonlé Sap govern much of its geographic rhythm; during the rainy season, the Tonlé Sap River reverses direction and feeds Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. Near Siem Reap, Angkor preserves the monumental centre of the Khmer Empire, including Angkor Wat, a temple built in the early 12th century. Phnom Penh stands where the Mekong, Tonlé Sap and Bassac rivers meet. Rice farming remains central to rural life, while Khmer cooking draws on rice, freshwater fish and aromatic herbs. See how Cambodia belongs to the wider Mekong region by exploring live views nearby.

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