What Are People From Cambodia Called?

Name: Cambodia
Address: Southeast Asia, Cambodia

Southeast Asia, Cambodia

Cambodia

People from Cambodia are called:

People from Cambodia are called Cambodian.

Demonym:

Cambodian

Pronunciation:

/kæmˈboʊdiən/

About Cambodia

Capital city: Phnom Penh.
Home to the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex.
Ancient Khmer civilization dating back over 2,000 years.
Constitutional monarchy with a developing economy.
Known for friendly people, rich culture, and tragic recent history.

Quick Facts

Population:: 16,944,826 (2024 est.)
Country:: Cambodia
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From the Khmer Empire. 'Cambodian' is the English demonym for the Khmer people.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Thailand

west of Cambodia

People are called:

Thai

Vietnam

east of Cambodia

People are called:

Vietnamese

Laos

north of Cambodia

People are called:

Laotian

Quick Facts

Population:: 16,944,826 (2024 est.)
Country:: Cambodia
Region:: Southeast Asia

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