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Country: Cambodia
Population (2011): 14.3 million
Capital: Phnom Penh
Area: 181,035 sq km
Main Languages: Khmer (official), French, English
Religions: Buddhist (official) 96.4%, Muslim 2.1%, other 1.3%, unspecified 0.2%
Currency: Riel (KHR)
GDP (2011): US$12.9 billion
GDP per capita (2011): US$900
GDP growth (2011): 6.9%
GDP contribution by sector: Agriculture 30%, Industry 30%, Services 40% (2011 est.)
Urban population (2011): 20%
Life Expectancy (2011): 63 years
International dialing code: (+855)

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