Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Tonlé Sap and Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since French colonization of Cambodia, and has grown to become the nations center of economic and industrial ivities, as well as the center of security, politics, cultural heritage, and diplomacy of Cambodia.\r
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Once known as the Pearl of Asia, it was considered one of the loveliest French-bu cities in Indochina in the 1920s. Phnom Penh, along with Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, are significant global and domestic tourist destinations for Cambodia. Founded in 1434, the city is noted for its beautiful and historical architecture and attrions. There are a number of surviving French colonial buildings scattered along the grand boulevards. For more related reading, please visit this: \r
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The economy of Cambodia at present follows an open market system (Market economy) and has seen rapid economic progress in the last decade. Cambodia had a GDP of $13 billion in new. Per capita income, although rapidly increasing, is low compared with most neighboring countries. Cambodias two largest industries are textiles and tourism, while agricultural ivities remain the main source of income for many Cambodians living in rural areas. The service sector is heavily concentrated on trading ivities and catering-related services. Recently, Cambodia has reported that oil and natural gas reserves have been found off-shore. For more reading, please visit: \r
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