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Real Name: Sharrie
Lives In: Shanghai, CN
Member Since: Oct 13, 2000
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Sharrie's Cambodia Dignity

by Sharrie - last update: Jun 13, 2004

CAMBODIA - ravaged by 20 years of civil wars & brutality unimaginable by anyone, it's a country where a great civilisation once ruled. Both worlds no longer exist here & yet we see remnants of its devastation on the people of Cambodia. Children & adults alike suffer from the brutality of the Khmer Rouge where half the population (in the 70s, that's equivalent to 3+ millions of people; both adults & children) were massacred & tortured over a period of 5 years! Still, those who survived had their limbs amputated after stepping onto the millions of landmines planted all across the country. Sounds depressing? Well, for majority of us, pains are only inflicted if something unfortunate happened to our loved ones or close friends & relatives. Yet, what about others who had been forgotten by the world at large & yet still struggling to survive? I ask myself these questions & yet am afraid to learn about the answers. It's here that one discovers how weak one could be if one is subjected to the same condition. It's also here that I find hopes, in children who have no idea about what computer games or electronic toys are & yet find so much happiness with just a couple of candies & a few cents. Ignorance is bliss indeed!


Facts about Cambodia
Capital: Phnom Penh.
Area: 176,520 sq. km.
Population: 12,775,324.
Languages: Khmer (official) 95%, French, English.
National Holiday: Independence Day, 9 November (1953).
GDP Per Capita: US$1500.
Currency: riel (KHR).


Web Resources
National Anthem: Anthem
Country Code: 855
Newspaper: The Cambodia Daily
CIA World Factbook: Year 2003
Online Travel Guide: WorldTravelGuide.Net
Cambodia Destination Guide: Lonely Planet World Guide
Map of Cambodia: Lonelyplanet.com

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Sharrie's Cambodia Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 41 - Photos: 41
 
Restaurants
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Nightlife
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 10 - Photos: 10
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
Local Customs
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 13 - Photos: 13

Sharrie's Cambodia Travelogues
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Angkor Wat - My Sunrise- 8
The Royal Palace- 8

Comments for Sharrie about Cambodia
jumpingnorman Tue Jun 2, 2009 09:36 UTC
 Cambodia Angkor Wat - definitely a must see! It's amazing that kid is not scared of heights! I'm terrified of heights...and I would love to take a jumping pic beside the phallic stone monument, hehehe...Norman :)
pfsmalo Mon Oct 15, 2007 17:05 UTC
 Hi Sharrie, Left you a few ratings for your great tips and some wonderful photos, Thanks
Cathy&Gary Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:50 UTC
 So many helpful tips, I love the way you express yourself. Cheers Cathy
Sarah97 Fri Jan 27, 2006 21:36 UTC
 Long time not been in VT! I am at Singapore Airport to Siem Reap for 3 days! Good tips! U have been most of the places where I want to go! =) Are you in Sing? Then we can meet one day since I will be here upto mid April! Let me know by mail~
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