Country Profiles: Cambodia Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Cambodia allows students to research and reflect on the country’s history, culture, and geography in depth. Students begin with basic information such as the capital city Phnom Penh, official language (Khmer), population, and currency (Riel). The geography section highlights Cambodia’s location in Southeast Asia, neighboring countries, the Mekong River, Tonlé Sap Lake, and its tropical climate. Government and politics explores Cambodia’s constitutional monarchy, its prime minister, and the role of national symbols like the Angkor Wat on the flag. The economy section covers key industries such as textiles, agriculture, tourism, and construction, along with Cambodia’s major exports. The culture and society portion highlights Buddhism as the dominant religion, traditional foods like amok, important holidays such as Khmer New Year, and art forms including Apsara dance and temple architecture. Tourism highlights include Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, and the coastal areas of Sihanoukville. Reflection questions encourage students to consider Cambodia’s history, especially the Khmer Rouge era, and how the nation continues to rebuild and preserve its identity.

Keywords: Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Southeast Asia, Mekong River, Tonlé Sap, Angkor Wat, Khmer culture, Buddhism, Apsara dance, textiles, agriculture, tourism, economy, history, Khmer New Year, amok, architecture, geography, Model United Nations (MUN), reflection