The Khmer script is an abugida used to write the Khmer language. It has 33 consonant letters, together with dependent and independent vowels, and is written from left to right.
It developed from the Pallava script of southern India, and Khmer inscriptions date back to the 7th century.
Khmer is the official language and is spoken by the vast majority of the population.
Khmer is the official language of Cambodia, as stated in Article 5 of the Constitution.
Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and the national symbol of Cambodia — it appears on the national flag.
Khmer classical dance, also called the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, is a traditional performing art with graceful hand and finger gestures and elaborate costumes.
Cambodian New Year, or Choul Chnam Thmey, is the biggest traditional holiday in Cambodia.
Amok is a traditional Khmer dish of freshwater fish mixed with coconut milk and kroeung spice paste, then steamed in banana leaves.
