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Key facts about Cambodia

Cambodia is the ninth poorest country in Asia
It has a population of 14.4 million
70% are under the age of 30
50% are under 18
Life expectancy is 58 years
Farming, particularly of rice, is the main occupation
The 30-year legacy of the Vietnam War, the Khmer Rouge regime and the Vietnamese occupation, still have a huge impact today
4 million landmines remain a huge hazard
4 million people live on less than 50 US cents a day
Domestic violence, sexual abuse and trafficking is widespread

(Figures taken from "United Nations Development Programme Human Development Report 2007/08)

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