Of the 11.7 million people living in Cambodia, 1 million live in Phnom Penh. Conditions in some parts of town are crowded and unsanitary.

The other 10.7 million live in remote agricultural communities.

Rice is a staple of everyday life.

Buddhism is the predominant religion in Cambodia.

In each family, the oldest son is expected to spend several months as a monk in order to provide merit for his family.

Urban life is strenuous with long hours of work needed to provide for growing families.

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