The national anthem of Cambodia is “Nokor Reach” (Majestic Kingdom). It was adopted in 1941 and restored in 1993. The lyrics were written by the Buddhist monk Chuon Nath.
The flag of Cambodia has three horizontal bands: blue, red and blue.
Khmer is the official language and is spoken by the vast majority of the population.
The national flower of Cambodia is the romduol (Mitrella mesnyi), a tree with fragrant flowers.
Cambodia's national animal is the kouprey (Bos sauveli), a wild forest ox.
Cambodian New Year, or Choul Chnam Thmey, is the biggest traditional holiday in Cambodia.
Pchum Ben is a Cambodian religious festival in which people make offerings to their deceased ancestors and relatives.
