Angkor Wat was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. Over time it became a Theravada Buddhist site of worship, and it is still used by Buddhists today.
Theravada Buddhism is the state religion of Cambodia under Article 43 of the Constitution, and about 95 percent of Cambodians are Buddhist.
The flag of Cambodia has three horizontal bands: blue, red and blue.
Angkor Wat was built by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire.
The Khmer Empire was a powerful Southeast Asian state that began in 802 CE when Jayavarman II declared himself universal monarch.
Siem Reap is famous as the gateway to the Angkor temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Angkor Wat was constructed during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century.
