Modern Cambodia (1993-present)[edit]

The neutrality of this article is disputed. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please do not remove this message until conditions to do so are met. (January 2015) Main article: Modern Cambodia (1990–present) On 23 October 1991, the Paris Conference reconvened to sign a comprehensive settlement giving the UN full...

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Vietnamese occupation and the PRK (1979–93)

Main articles: People's Republic of Kampuchea and Cambodian–Vietnamese War See also: Cambodian humanitarian crisis On 10 January 1979, after the Vietnamese army and the KUFNS (Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation) invaded Cambodia and overthrowing the Khmer Rouge, the new People's Republic of Kampuchea (PRK) was established with Heng Samrin as head of state. Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge forces...

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Democratic Kampuchea (Khmer Rouge era) (1975–79)

This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (November 2008) Main articles: Democratic Kampuchea and Khmer Rouge rule of Cambodia Flag of Democratic Kampuchea Flag of...

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Khmer Republic and the War (1970–75)[edit]

Main articles: Cambodian Civil War, Khmer Republic and Kingdom of Cambodia (1975–76) This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2010) While visiting Beijing in 1970 Sihanouk...

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Administration of Sihanouk (1953–70)[edit]

Main articles: Japanese occupation of Cambodia and Kingdom of Cambodia (1953–70) On 9 March 1945, during the Japanese occupation of Cambodia, young king Norodom Sihanouk proclaimed an independent Kingdom of Kampuchea, following a formal request by the Japanese. Shortly thereafter the Japanese government nominally ratified the independence of Cambodia and established a consulate in Phnom Penh.[118] The new government...

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French colonial period (1863–1953)[edit]

Main articles: French Protectorate of Cambodia and French Indochina Norodom of Cambodia French Indochina in 1913. In 1863, King Norodom signed an agreement with the French to establish a protectorate over his kingdom. The state gradually came under French colonial rule.[115] During World War II, the 1940–41 Franco-Thai War left...

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Dark ages of Cambodia (1431–1863)[edit]

Main article: Dark ages of Cambodia Flag of Cambodia pre-1864. The term "Dark ages of Cambodia", also the "Middle Period"[91] refers to the historical era from the early 15th century to 1863, the beginning of the French Protectorate of Cambodia. Reliable sources - particularly for the 15th and 16th century - are very rare. A conclusive explanation...

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Khmer Empire (802–1431)

Main article: Khmer Empire Archers mounted on elephants Map of South-east Asia c. 900 AD, showing the Khmer Empire in red, Champa in yellow andHaripunjaya in light Green plus additional surrounding states. The six centuries of the Khmer Empire are characterised by unparalleled technical and artistic progress and achievements,...

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