Includes bibliographical references (p. 74-75) and index.

The land : topography, rivers and lakes, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, environmental issues, cities -- History and government: the first kingdom, the early Khmer Empire, the Empire falls, French colonization, independence, war in Southeast Asia, the Khmer Rouge takes over, the Vietnam invasion, self-government restored, government -- The people: women, children, and family life, rural and urban life, ethnic groups, sanitation and health care, education -- Cultural life: religion, language and literature, modern media, visual arts, performing arts, sports and recreation, festivals and holidays, food -- The economy: agriculture, industry, service, the future.