The current population of Cambodia is some 14 Million people

Male life expectancy at present is 59.3 years

Female life expectancy at present is 63.4 years.

A bit of History on Cambodia.


The 13th and 14th centuries were not at all successful for Cambodia.

It is largely believed that the country was badly ravaged in wars with Thailand, Siam as it then was which was becoming more powerful during this period of history.

SIAM had been previously paying homage and respect to Angkor.


Others believe the induction of Theravada Buddhism, which was extremely contrary to the Cambodian social structure at that time.

The historical records are rather sketchy at best regarding Cambodia and it is considered the "Dark Ages" of Cambodian history.


Cambodia was continually ravaged by Vietnamese and Siam invasions, wars and general torment until the 19th century, when new dynasties in these countries fought over control of Cambodia.

The war, beginning in the 1830's virtually destroyed Cambodia. There are still strong disagreements with Thailand and Cambodia also Vietnam and Cambodia regarding land and border issues.

King Norodom signed a treaty enabling the French protect the country,thereby creating a more safe environment for the Cambodians by stopping the wars the country was involved in with both Vietnam and Siam.


The French really ruled Cambodia for almost a hundred years from that time (hence the French connection throughout the country, especially Phnom Penh officially speaking though they were just advisor's.

Advisor's with the final say on all important topics and matters,

The French built roadways and improved certain living standards in Phnom Penh for instance, they encouraged improvement in trade and transportation for instance.

However, they very sadly neglected the education for the Cambodians and the levels of the same are still extremely poor up to this day.

It is a part of their existence which has never really got off the ground.

Little wonder when you realise the way the country has been run and controlled in general.


Hopefully, I will transfer some photographs of the local countryside and areas surrounding Phnom Penh later this evening.


There are two interesting starters here for the time being.






I thought both of these represented a calmness and peace, the people and country most certainly need and deserve it.