Cambodia

/kæmˈboʊ.di.ə/ noun

A country in Southeast Asia known for its temples, including the famous Angkor Wat, and for its tragic 20th-century history.

The name comes from Sanskrit 'Kambuja,' possibly related to 'Kambu,' a legendary Hindu sage. The name has evolved through many languages as the region was shaped by different empires.

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