Tboung Khmum Province (ខេត្តត្បូងឃ្មុំ), located in the central lowlands of the Mekong River in eastern Cambodia, is a relatively new administrative region with a rich cultural heritage, diverse population, and strategic geographic position. Established officially on December 31, 2013, by royal decree from King Norodom Sihamoni upon the recommendation of Prime Minister Hun Sen, Tboung… Read More Tboung Khmum: a New Province in Cambodia
– Who’s who: Norodom Ranariddh: Prince, Politician, and the Complex Legacy of a Cambodian Statesman– Language: An introduction to Khmer language– Video: A short promotional video for Wonders of Cambodia – Religion: History of Buddhism In Cambodia: an Overview– Reference: Cambodianess: a reliable source of information about Cambodia– Fauna: A few words about the dhole,… Read More Last publications on Wonders of Cambodia (June 30~July 6, 2025)
Norodom Ranariddh (នរោត្តម រណឫទ្ធិ) (born January 2, 1944 – died November 28, 2021) was a prominent Cambodian political figure and a member of the royal family who played a central role in the country’s turbulent transition from civil war to fragile peace in the 1990s. As the son of Norodom Sihanouk and half-brother of current… Read More Norodom Ranariddh: Prince, Politician, and the Complex Legacy of a Cambodian Statesman
The Khmer language (ភាសាខ្មែរ), also known as Cambodian, is an Austroasiatic language primarily spoken by the Khmer people and serves as the official and national language of Cambodia. It is also spoken by Khmer communities in eastern Thailand, northeastern Thailand (Surin), and the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam (Khmer Krom). Historical and Cultural BackgroundKhmer… Read More An introduction to Khmer language
The history of Buddhism in Cambodia spans over two millennia and is deeply intertwined with the country’s cultural, political, and spiritual development. Buddhism arrived in Cambodia through multiple waves of Indian influence and regional interactions, evolving from early Mahayana forms to the Theravada tradition that dominates Cambodian religious life today. Early Introduction and Indian Influence… Read More History of Buddhism in Cambodia: An Overview
Cambodianess is a prominent online information website dedicated to providing credible, impartial, and up-to-date news and analysis about Cambodia. Operated by the Cambodian Media Broadcasting Corporation, it serves as a vital platform for understanding Cambodia’s current affairs, social development, governance, and foreign policy, among other topics. Overview and PurposeCambodianess aims to offer a comprehensive view… Read More Cambodianess: a reliable source of information about Cambodia
The dhole (ចចក [cɑcɑɑk], Cuon alpinus), also known as the Asian wild dog, is a highly social and endangered carnivore native to South, East, and Southeast Asia, including Cambodia. It is a medium-sized wild dog distinguished by its orange-red fur, bushy black-and-white tail, round ears, and amber eyes. Unlike other canids, the dhole has fewer… Read More A few words about the dhole, or Asian wild dog
The Cambodian-Vietnamese War was a significant armed conflict between Democratic Kampuchea, ruled by Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, lasting from late 1978 until 1989. This war not only reshaped Cambodia’s political landscape but also ended one of the most brutal genocides of the 20th century. Background and CausesThe roots of… Read More Cambodian-Vietnamese War (1978-1989)
Kampong Cham province (ខេត្តកំពង់ចាម), located in the heart of Cambodia along the central lowlands of the Mekong River, was the country’s largest province by area and one of its most populous and culturally significant regions. It covers approximately 4,549 square kilometers and is situated about 124 kilometers northeast of Phnom Penh, the national capital, accessible… Read More The Spirit of Kampong Cham: History, Culture, and Life Along the Mekong River