The greatest events in Cambodian History

- Cambodia gained independence from French colonial rule in 1953. - In 1975, a communist organization called the Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia and was named "Cambodian Democratic Kampuchea" by the Pol Pot-led regime. - The Khmer Rouge regime implemented a number of radical policies throughout the country. These policies included the evacuation of cities, forced resettlement of people in agricultural areas, mass executions, torture and starvation policies. It is estimated that approximately

1.7 to 2 million people died during this period. - In 1979, Vietnam invaded Cambodia and overthrew the Khmer Rouge regime. As a result, Cambodia began to be ruled by a pro-Vietnamese government. - In 1991, the Paris Peace Agreement was signed and it was decided to hold democratic elections in Cambodia. As a result of this agreement, the United Nations was appointed to ensure peace and supervise the elections in Cambodia. - In 1993, Cambodia regained its independence through democratic elections. From this period onwards, Cambodia began to be governed as a multi-party democracy. - In 2014, anti-government protests and demonstrations took place in Cambodia. Protesters claimed that the elections were rigged and that the government ruled in an authoritarian manner. - The tourism sector in Cambodia has developed greatly in recent years and the country has become one of Asia's popular tourist destinations. Additionally, Cambodia is also focusing on economic growth and development efforts.