Phnom Penh
Capital of Cambodia
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Phnom Penh is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since 1865 and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its political, economic, industrial, and cultural centre. The city's name derives from Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple, and Lady Penh, the city's founder. It sits at the confluence of the TonlΓ© Sap and Mekong rivers, and is the start of the Bassac River. It is also the seat of Cambodia's monarchy, based at the Royal Palace.
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Last athlete finishes 5,000m in downpour - six minutes after winner Watch as Cambodia's Bou Samnang digs deep to finish the women's 5,000m nearly six minutes after the winner in torrential rain at the Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh.BBC Sport - Published |
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