Phnom Penh

Cambodia’s capital and largest city, located where the Mekong, Tonlé Sap, and Bassac rivers meet. It is the country’s political, economic, and cultural center.

Ang Chan I: A Cambodian king of the sixteenth century who established his court at Longvek after the fall of Angkor. His era preceded Phnom Penh’s emergence as a royal capital.
Mekong River: A major Southeast Asian river flowing from the Tibetan Plateau through six countries to the South China Sea. It forms Phnom Penh’s eastern riverfront and links the city to regional waterways.
Royal Palace of Phnom Penh: A royal residence and ceremonial complex in central Phnom Penh, built in the nineteenth century. Its grounds mark the monarchy’s enduring presence in the city center.
Port of Phnom Penh: A Cambodian river port on the Mekong system, serving domestic and international cargo traffic. It turns the city’s river access into a gateway for trade.
Fall of Phnom Penh: The Khmer Rouge capture of Cambodia’s capital on 17 April 1975, followed by forced evacuation of its population. This event abruptly ended the city’s wartime life and began its mass expulsion.
Kingdom of Cambodia: The Southeast Asian state whose modern territory is centered on the lower Mekong basin. Phnom Penh became its capital and remains the seat of national government.
Tonlé Sap River: A Cambodian river connecting Tonlé Sap Lake with the Mekong near Phnom Penh. Its seasonal reversal shapes the river confluence beside the city.
Silver Pagoda: A Buddhist temple within Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace complex, known for its silver-tiled floor. It is one of the palace’s defining religious and architectural landmarks.
Phnom Penh International Airport: An international airport serving Cambodia’s capital and surrounding region. It connects the political and commercial center to destinations beyond the river network.
Cambodian genocide: The mass deaths and persecution under Khmer Rouge rule in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. Phnom Penh became both the regime’s administrative center and a site of imprisonment.

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