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Photo: Looppty, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How much do you know about Cambodia's vibrant capital? Test your knowledge on the history, culture, landmarks, and flavors of Phnom Penh!
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Phnom Penh translates directly to 'Penh's Hill'. According to legend, a wealthy woman named Daun Penh found sacred Buddha statues floating in the river and built a small hill to place a shrine upon, which eventually grew into the city we know today.
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The National Museum of Cambodia holds the ultimate collection of Khmer art, including masterpieces of sculpture, ceramics, and bronzes from the Angkorian period. The museum building itself is a beautiful example of traditional Khmer architecture built in the early 20th century.
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Bon Om Touk, or the Water Festival, marks the reversing flow of the Tonle Sap River. Millions of people gather in Phnom Penh to watch colorful boat races, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate the end of the rainy season.
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Kuy teav is a beloved breakfast dish in Phnom Penh, consisting of rice noodles in a rich pork broth, topped with herbs and meat. Num banh chok is another traditional noodle dish, but it is typically served cold with a fish-based green curry.
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The Irrawaddy dolphin is a critically endangered species inhabiting a stretch of the Mekong River. While they are mostly found further upstream near Kratie, Phnom Penh serves as the gateway for travelers hoping to catch a glimpse of these gentle creatures.
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Lady Penh (Daun Penh) is the legendary founder of Wat Phnom. She discovered four bronze Buddha statues inside a hollow koki tree floating down the river and constructed a hilltop sanctuary to house them safely.
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Sinn Sisamouth blended traditional Khmer music with Western rock and roll in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and his smooth voice was often compared to Nat King Cole's. He wrote and sang more than a thousand songs, many of which are still loved in Cambodia today.
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King Norodom permanently established Phnom Penh as the capital of Cambodia in 1866 and built the first wooden Royal Palace. Before this, the capital had shifted between various cities, including Oudong and Angkor, for centuries.
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Vann Molyvann was the foremost architect of the 'New Khmer Architecture' movement. He designed the Independence Monument in 1958 to celebrate Cambodia's liberation from French rule, combining modern concrete with traditional Angkorian design elements.
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The Silver Pagoda, officially known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot, houses the Emerald Buddha. Its popular name comes from its spectacular floor, which is tiled with over five thousand real silver tiles.
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