2. Cambodia was once a
great ancient empire
dating back to around
the first century BC
By the 12th
century, Cambodia had
spread into other
areas, now known as
Thailand, Laos, Myanma
r and Malaysia (the
peninsula)
3. As of July 2011 Language: Khmer
Population is roughly 14,701,717 (French, Chinese & English)
Religion Ethnic Groups
Khmer
Buddhish
Muslim
Other Vietnamese,
Chinese, hill
Unspecified
tribes and
Cham
Muslims
4. Other:
Vietnamese, Chinese, hil
l tribes and Cham
Khmer 90% Muslims
5. Multiparty Democracy under a Constitutional Democracy
Executive Branch: King Sihamoni- Head of State
Prime Minister Hun Sen- Head of Government
10 Deputy Prime Ministers
16 Senior Ministers
26 Ministers
206 Secretaries of State
205 Undersecretaries of State
6. Angkor Empire
French protection in 1863
Japanese occupation in World War II
Cambodia gained full independence
from France in 1953
Khmer Rouge forces captured Phnom
Penh in 1975
December 1978 Vietnamese invasion
drove the Khmer Rouge into the
countryside
1991 Paris Peace Accords mandated
democratic elections and a ceasefire
Elections in 1998 led to the coalition
government and renewed political
stability
7. Corruptions
Law enforcement agencies
Very poorly paid government
workers
Inefficient sectors
Lacking the independence
Ineffective investigation
Weak systems of check &
balance
Scarce opportunities for
public participation
8. United State and Cambodia
signed TIFA (2006) Foreign Direct Investment
Cambodian’s Biggest Source
• China
• Vietnam
• Thailand
• Japan
• United States
9. Education Social Challenges
Free public education Lack of Human right
Lack of suitable teaching materials Violence against children
Shortage of qualified teacher staff Sexual abuse violence
Literacy rate of 2.1 GDP in 2011 Sex trafficking
Healthcare
Unmet health system
Medical doctors not well educated
Lack of Human rights
Thousands with no medical care
10. Imports: $127 million
GDP
Top import categories:
Vehicles
Vehicles
Machinery Machinery
Relief Donate
Optical & Medical
Relief articles donated
Textile
Optical & Medical
Agricultural
Misc. Textile
Agricultural product
12. The Riel (KHR) 4000Riel = 1 US dollar
Cambodia Riel exchange rate is
the KHR to USD rate
1 KHR equal to 0.00025 USD, as
of May 8, 2012 (KHR, 2012)
17. Best Business Practices Cambodia Customs
Schedule Meeting ahead of time Open to FDI
Be punctual
China, Vietnam, Thaila
Avoid asking personal questions
nd, Japan , U.S
Respect the elder/one in higher status
Regulations (New)
Men and women never touch
Greeting: put your hands together at
• Human Rights Watch
chest height and bow the head saying (Migrant domestic workers)
‘susaday’ (good day’)
Address your Cambodian counterparts
with the honorific title “Lok” for a
man and “Lok Srey” for a woman
followed by their first and last name
18. Cambodian people pictures - Google Search. (n.d.). Google. Retrieved May 17,
2012, from Tp://www.google.com/search?q=cambodian+people+pictures
Cambodia pictures - Google Search. (n.d.). Google. Retrieved May 17, 2012,
from http://www.google.com/search?q=cambodia+pictures
Cambodian city pic - Google Search. (n.d.). Google. Retrieved May 19, 2012, from
http://www.google.com/search?q=cambodian+city+pic
CIA. (2010, March 18). Cambodia-The world Fact book. Retrieved May 5, 2012,
from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/geos/cb.html
Contemporary Cambodian Politics. (n.d.). SEAsite - SE Asian Languages and
Cultures. Retrieved May 14, 2012, from
http://www.seasite.niu.edu/crossroads
Vannarith, C. (2010, January 15). Cambodia: Maritime Security Challenges and
Priorities. CICP Working Paper. Retrieved April 30, 2012, from
http://www.cicp.org.kh/download
