K-6: About Cambodia

N A T I O N A L F L A G

The blue color on the flag symbolizes the country’s royalty. The red color represents the nation. The emblem of the temple represents the structure of the universe and its white color represents the religion, beginning with Brahmanism, and the current major religion: Buddhism.

Popular Sports

S O C C E R

S E P A K T A K R A W

(Have you never heard of sepak takraw before? Click HERE to learn how to play the sport!)

B O K A T O R

(Have you never heard of bokator before? Click HERE to learn how to play the sport!)

H O L I D A Y S

January 7 | Victory over Genocide Day

April 13 | Cambodian New Year

November 9 | Independence Day

N A T I O N A L A N I M A L: K O U P R E Y

Want to learn more about the kouprey? Click HERE. Check out some endangered species in Cambodia below!

Jullien's Golden Carp

Chestnut-headed Hill Partridge

Impressed Tortoise

Asian Tapir

Cambodian laughingthrush

Asian bonytongue

Hog badger

Black marsh turtle

Asian Golden Weaver

Hairy-nosed Otter