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Cambodia has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1991. With 5 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category.

Cambodia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: November 28, 1991

Status: Acceptance

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2009-2013

Total of Mandate Years: 4

Total of Mandates: 1

WHC Electoral Group: IV (Asia/Pacific)

Map of World Heritage Sites

Tentative World Heritage Sites (6)

  • The Site of Angkor Borei and Phnom Da · submitted: March 27, 2020
  • The Archeological complex of Banteay Chhmar · submitted: March 27, 2020
  • Beng Malea Temple · submitted: March 27, 2020
  • Ancient City of Ondong · submitted: March 27, 2020
  • Phnom Kulen: Archeological Site/Ancient Site of Mahendraparvata · submitted: March 27, 2020
  • The ancient complex of Preah Khan Kompong Svay · submitted: March 27, 2020

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Cambodia

Official Name: Kingdom of Cambodia

Continent: Asia

Subregion: South-Eastern Asia

UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific

Capital: Phnom Penh

Population (2024): 17,638,801

Land Area: 176,520 km²

Currency: Cambodian riel (KHR;USD)

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