  Angkor Wat
(or Angkor Vat) is a temple at, Cambodia , built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. Also the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation—first Hindu, dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
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 Phnom Penh
official Romanization: Phnum Pénh; pronounced is the largest,
most populous and capital city of Cambodia. It is also the
capital of the Phnom Penh municipality. Once known as the "Pearl
of Asia" in the 1920s, Phnom Penh, along with Siem Reap, is a
significant global and domestic tourist destination for
Cambodia. Phnom Penh is
known for its traditional Khmer and French influenced
architecture. Phnom Penh is the wealthiest and most populous
city in Cambodia. It is also the commercial, political and
cultural hub of Cambodia and is home to more than one million of
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