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| Phnom Penh, another Romanization: Phnum Pénh. literally:
"Hill of Penh" or more loosely "Penh's Hill") is the capital and largest
city of Cambodia. Phnom Penh has been the capital since the French colonized
Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic activity's
and also the source of the industrial, commercial, cultural, tourist and
historical centers of Cambodia. Once known as the "Pearl of Asia" it
is considered one of the loveliest of French-built cities in Indochina in
the 1920s, Phnom Penh, along with Siem Reap and Sihanoukville is a
significant global and domestic tourist destination for Cambodia. Founded in
1434, the city is noted for its beautiful and historical architecture and
attractions. There are a number of surviving French colonial architecture,
such as the Royal palace, Phsar Thmei, and the French style buildings along
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| This is called "The New Market"in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
There is a lot of goods to buy. There are various foods, items, and
even souvenirs to buy to take to the home country. Many tourists and
local people visit here a like to buy items. There are clothes like
shoes, shirts, pants, t-shirts, gloves, sport shirts, and more. There
is also belts for tourists, cameras to buy, and many, many more items.
People like walking, looking and buying here at the new market. Have
some food to eat at the various venues. People serve the best
authentic Cambodian foods here. |
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| Situated on the banks of the Tonlé Sap, Mekong and Bassac
River, Phnom Penh is home to more than 2 million of Cambodia's population of
over 14 million. Phnom Penh is the wealthiest and most populous city in
Cambodia and is also the country's commercial, political and cultural hub.
There are motorcycles, and cars that go through this city everyday.
People also go for a walk. This city is very busy with many places to
travel, events to attend, and the enjoyment of the big city in Phnom Penh,
Cambodia. |
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| Wat Phnom is one of the most important pagodas
in Phnom Penh. Built in 1373,it stands at 27 metres and is the tallest
religious structure in the city. Built on an artificial hill by the wealthy
widow Daun Chi Penh after a great flood washed statues of Buddha downstream,
it has since been renovated. There have been many additions to the original
shrines over the centuries. There are many monkeys, elephants, and
more animals. The tourists can ride on elephants and observe from
above on the elephants backs. Major events; like music festivals, and
famous Cambodian holidays are held at this location. After working,
people would gather here and enjoy the surroundings. People can travel
and walk. |
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