Yesterday, Cambodia celebrated their National Independence Day. The main festivities were held at Independence Monument in Phnom Penh. The days commemorates the country's independence from France on November 9th. They raised flags with honor, had a parade, and lit up the Royal Palace at night.
France ruled Cambodia from 1863 to 1953. King Norodom I was forced to sign a treaty with France in order to keep Thailand or Vietnam from absorbing the country. Cambodia became a colony of France and lost much of its own governmental power. Eventually, King Sihanouk's campaign for independence succeeded, and they regained control.
France ruled Cambodia from 1863 to 1953. King Norodom I was forced to sign a treaty with France in order to keep Thailand or Vietnam from absorbing the country. Cambodia became a colony of France and lost much of its own governmental power. Eventually, King Sihanouk's campaign for independence succeeded, and they regained control.
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