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Cambodia, the land of the Khmer people, had existed since the dawn of civilization and is the most ancient nation in the Southeast Asian region. During the 1st century A.D., Khmer society succeeded in establishing an independent state known as Funan, The kingdom was ruled by a queen named Liv Yi. Under the Funan administration, the Khmer people started to develop their own unique customs and culture. Their ancient civilization was at its peak from the 9th to 13th centuries.

Angkor became an important center in 802 after King Jayavarman II celebrated the Devaraja ceremony on Kulen Mountain, which transformed the king into the universal monarch or god-king. During his 48-year reign, Jayavarman II united all of the splinter states that were a cause of political crises and anarchy during that period (8th century). His successors perpetuated this universal monarch/god-king concept throughout the peak of the Angkor era. Many great temples were built during the 600 years of the Khmer Empire, including Angkor Wat.

Today it is one of the world's greatest religious monuments and is counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Some great kings such as Indravarman, Suryaverman II, Yasovarman and the hero king Jayavarman VII left behind masterpieces which still attract and astonish visitors even today.

After the death of Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the kingdom was left in a religious and internal crisis that eventually led to the downfall of Angkor. Invaders arrived and captured part of the outlying kingdom, creating an independent state that later invaded Angkor. They burned Angkor City, but were unable to maintain their control over the Khmer kingdom. Angkor remained the capital of the kingdom until King Ponheayat abandoned it to establish a capital to the south during the 15th century.

After suffering numerous subsequent invasions, it was felt that becoming a French protectorate was the best way to save the situation. In 1863, the Kingdom became a French colony and remained so until November 1953, with the culmination of an independence campaign led by King Norodom Sihanouk.

Enjoying self-government, the kingdom again rose to new height in many sectors of civil society. At the time, Phnom Penh was referred to as the Paris of the Orient However, in response to the communist revolutionary movement, bordering countries became embroiled in a war that spread onto Cambodian soil. King Sihanouk was overthrown by his own general, Lon Nol, on March 18, 1970. The Khmer Republic regime was created and was itself later overthrown by Democratic Kampuchea, also known as the Khmer Rouge regime, on April 17, 1975. This was the beginning of the notorious " Killing Fields" regime that held sway for more than three years. the Vietnamese army helped recapture Phnom Penh from the Khmer Rouge in January 1979 and installed a state called the People's Republic of Kampuchea which was supported by Vietnam until the final withdrawal of its troups in 1989. The 1991 Paris Peace Accords were signed by concerned countries around the world, The United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, UNTAC, was created to hold the country together and oversee the 1993 general elections. A new constitution was adopted and Samdech Norodom Sihanouk was crowned king of Cambodia. From that time, the kingdom became a constitutional monarchy. The political climate following the general elections in 1998, gave rise to a solution which created as Senate with Samdech Chea Sim as president, Prince Norodom Ranariddh became president of the National Assembly and Samdech Hun Sen prime minister. According to the constitution, the third general elections will be held in 2003. Today, Cambodia is a developing country that is rapidly becoming recognized as an exotic and exciting destination for foreign travelers  and adventurers who want to discover and explore a wonder of the ancient world and other treasures. We hope you will be inspired by the legacy of the ancient Angkor civilization and treat yourself to an unforgettable holiday in Cambodia this year. Cambodia truly has a great deal to offer. The wonder of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap is just one of the many attractions for the traveler. There is no other historical site in Southeast Asia that matches the grandeur of this ancient complex. Apart from ht enchantment of Angkor, Cambodia boats a rich culture, a charming French-era capital and unbounded natural scenery. There are the delights of Phnom Penh with its wide, tree-lined boulevards, the imposing Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda and National Museum, a multitude of interesting Buddhist temples and a wide variety of high class international cuisine.

There is the mighty Mekong, half a kilometer wide, on which a relaxing cruise can e enjoyed. Within minutes Phnom Penh disappears in the distance as palm trees are silhouetted on the horizon and sightseers encounter villages of bamboo houses built on stilts. There are the unspoiled beaches, coral reefs and seaside restaurants of Sihanoukville, touted to be Cambodia's seaside paradise with white sandy beaches and warm blue ocean water.