The national flag of Cambodia (Khmer: ទង់ជាតិកម្ពុជា, Tóngchéatĕ Kâmpŭchea) features three horizontal bands of blue, red, and blue, with a depiction of the Angkor Wat temple complex centered in the red band. The blue stripes represent the country's royalty and the ideals of liberty, cooperation, and brotherhood, while the red symbolizes the nation's patriotism as well as the blood shed by the people in defense of their country. The depiction of Angkor Wat, a renowned symbol of Cambodian cultural heritage and national pride, serves as a powerful reminder of the country's glorious past and its rich cultural legacy. This flag design, with its vibrant colors and iconic central emblem, embodies Cambodia's enduring spirit, cultural heritage, and the resilience of its people.
| Proportion: | 16:25 (in law) or 2:3 |
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| Adopted: | 1948, September 24, 1993 (readopted) |
| Flag image: | Animated GIF (25 frames looped) |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇰🇭 |
The coat of arms of Cambodia, or the royal arms of Cambodia, a symbolic representation of the Cambodian monarchy, features a light blue shield with the prominent Unalome Sign, a Khmer version of the Aum symbol, positioned above a sword, placed on two ceremonial pedestalled platters (phan). A laurel wreath is superimposed on the Royal Order of Cambodia, elegantly adorning the base of the shield, set against a white mantle with golden fringes and ornate golden decorations. The shield is crowned with the Royal Crown, highlighted by a radiant diamond emanating rays of light from its apex. Supporting the shield are two royal animals: the Gajasingha, a lion with an elephant trunk, on the left, and the Rajasingha, the royal lion, on the right. These creatures hold two royal five-tiered umbrellas representing the King and the Queen, one on each side, as they stand gracefully upon a blue ribbon bearing the inscription: "ព្រះចៅក្រុងកម្ពុជា" in Khmer, translating to "Ruler of the Kingdom of Cambodia." This emblem serves as a testament to the country's rich royal history, cultural heritage, and the enduring significance of its monarchy.
Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a sovereign state located in the southern portion of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia. Its capital is Phnom Penh, and its population is about 16.95 million (2021). According to its land borders, it borders with Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
| Capital and largest city: | Phnom Penh |
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| Other major cities: | Ta Khmau, Serei Saophoan, Battambang, Siem Reap |
| Official language: | Khmer |
| Region: | South-eastern Asia |
| Ethnic groups: | 97.6% Khmer, 1.2% Chams, 0.1% Vietnamese, 0.1% Chinese, 1% other |
| Religions: | 96.9% Buddhism (official), 2.0% Islam, 0.5% folk religion, 0.4% Christianity, 0.2% unaffiliated |
| Nationality name: | Cambodian |
| Area: | 181,035 km² (69,898 sq mi) |
| Population: | 16.95 million (2021) |
| Country codes: | KH, KHM (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .kh |
| Calling code: | +855 |
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