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Kompong Thom has the population of 776,978, of which 86% are classified as rural. The poverty rate in the province in 2007 was 52.4%. Primary net enrolment rates are 92.3% and primary completion rates 30.4%. Female illiteracy rates are 34.7%. … Continue reading →

Siem Reap is well known for Angkor Wat, which symbolizes Cambodia’s cultural identity. The current population of Siem Reap is 776,978 of which 86% are rural. In 2007, some 51.8% of people live under the poverty line. Primary net enrolment … Continue reading →

Until 1988 Banteay Meanchey was part of Battambang. The provincial capital is Svay Sisophon. It’spopulation in 2007 was 586,571, of which 72% is classified as rural. In 2007, some 37.2% of the population live under the poverty line. Agricultural cropping … Continue reading →

Rose de Païlin est le roman le plus célèbre de Gnok Thaém et un des classiques de la litérature cambodgienne moderne. Il fut publié en 1943. Gnok Thaém fut un des fondateurs de l’Associaion des Écrivains khmers, il reçut de nombreuse distinctions au … Continue reading →

La province de Battambang est située à 293 km, au Nord-Ouest du Phnom Penhn. Pour aller au Battambang on peut prendre la Route Nationale 5, qui sert de la principale connection entre Phnom Penh et les provinces du Nord Est … Continue reading →

1. Historical background   After the fall of the Pol Pot regime in 1979, the retreating Khmer Rouge divisions led by Ieng Sary settled in a forested area infested by malaria in Banteay Meanchey Province along the Cambodian-Thai border now … Continue reading →

“Khmer Dances” is a book written by a Cambodian scholar and artist Pich Tum Kravel. He is also author of other books, such as “Sbek Thom: Khmer Shadow Theater”, “Colour Leather and Shadow Puppet”, “Khmer Mask Theater: Lakhon Khol” and “Khmer … Continue reading →

Rokar Chunleung Commune (Kandal Province) I work as an activist to promote development at Rokar Chuleung Commune. I have a very committed team to work during the weekend at this rural community, which has seen a lot of positive changes … Continue reading →

This article was written by Hang Thun Hak, Chancellor of the Royal University of Fine Arts in January 1968. At that time my father, Hang Chuon, was professor of arts at the university. During that time, he had worked with King Father … Continue reading →

On 28th and 29th July 2008, about 100 armed Thai troops surrounded two Khmer temples, Prasat Ta Moan Thom and Prasat Ta Moan Toch, located in Cambodia’s Banteay Ampil District, Oddar Meanchey Province. I would like to take this opportunity … Continue reading →