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  • NPCI partnered with ACLEDA Bank to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia.
  • Cambodia is in Southeast Asia, bordered by Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, with the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.
  • Notable sites include the Angkor complex and the Temple of Preah Vihear, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Cambodia (Capital: Phnom Penh)

NPCI partnered with ACLEDA Bank to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia. 

  • Political Features
    • Location: It is located in the southern portion of the Indo China Peninsula in Southeast Asia. 
    • Bordering Countries: Vietnam (east and southeast), Laos and Thailand (North). 
    • Bordering Water Body: Gulf of Thailand.
  • Geographical Features
    • Major rivers: Mekong and Tonle Sap.
    • Major mountains: Dangrek Mountains, Krâvanh (Cardamom) and Dâmrei Mountains.
    • Highest Point: Phnom Aural.
    • World Heritage Sites: Angkor (including Temple of Angkor Wat), Temple of Preah Vihear (dedicated to Lord Shiva).
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Angkor Wat

A temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world by land area, built in the early 12th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a significant example of Khmer architecture and history, important for art and culture studies.

Tonle Sap Lake

A large freshwater lake in Cambodia that is the most concentrated source of freshwater fish in the world. Its unique hydrological cycle, influenced by the Mekong River, makes it a crucial ecological and economic asset, relevant to environmental and disaster management.

Mekong River

The Mekong River is a trans-boundary river in Southeast Asia, flowing through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It is a crucial resource for water, transportation, and economic activities in the region.

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