Five questions about Phnom Penh – Quick Quiz

By Kay McMahon, 28 February 2012

Here are five quick questions about Cambodia’s capital city. Test yourself and see how much you know about this interesting city.

1. Phnom Penh is situated on the banks of three rivers. To score a point, can you name at least two of them?
2. Phnom Penh was also previously known as Krong Chaktomuk. Any idea what Krong Chatomuk means?
   1. City of angels
   2. City of markets
   3. City of four faces
   4. City of tarantulas
3. What is the state religion of Cambodia?
4. What is the best-known killing fields area in Cambodia, which is situated about 15 km outside Phnom Penh?
5. What was the capital of Cambodia before Phnom Penh was first given that status?

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