The Compass: Cambodia

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Cambodia abounds with magnificent carved temples, lush landscapes, and cities where rich imperial and colonial legacies mingle. In this edition, we see how wheelchair basketball has changed women's lives, learn about the rebounding population of Cambodia's endangered river dolphin, and tour the ancient stone city of Siem Reap. Let's explore Cambodia.

HISTORY & CULTURE

PHOTOGRAPH BY LAUREN DECICCA, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC How wheelchair basketball changed these women's lives When the Cambodian women’s wheelchair basketball team headed to their first major international competition, they found wins off the court. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY ALINA FEDORENKO Immigrants find homes in colorful, floating Villages Photographer Alina Fedorenko documents the daily lives of villagers living in Cambodia's Tonle Sap lake and river system. READ MORE

ANIMALS & SCIENCE

CINEMATOGRAPHY BY STEFAN LOVGREN / WWF CAMBODIA / EAM SAM UN Cambodia’s endangered river dolphins at highest population in 20 years Once believed to number in the thousands, the dolphins of the Mekong River were devastated by war, hunting, and indiscriminate net fishing. WATCH VIDEO SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY SOE ZEYA TUN, REUTERS Southeast Asia’s most critical river is entering uncharted waters This river has nourished civilizations for millennia. Now it’s drying up, under attack from dam building, overfishing, and sand mining. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY LINH PHAM, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Cambodia’s biggest lake is running dry, taking forests and fish with it Drought and dams have pushed Tonle Sap into dangerous decline, threatening its swamp forests and the fish nurseries there that provide most of the nation's protein. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY STEFAN LOVGREN In Cambodia, giant turtles come back from the brink Once believed to be extinct in Cambodia, Cantor’s giant softshell turtle is finally recovering. READ MORE SHARE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY GÜNTER GRÄFENHAIN / FOTOTECA 9X12 Seeking the hidden temples of Cambodia Angkor Wat—one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia—lay undercover for centuries, swallowed up by the jungle after the mighty Khmer Empire declined. READ MORE SHARE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY KIKE CALVO, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Explore Cambodia’s ancient stone city With its awe-inspiring temples, colorful cafés, and placid waterways, Siem Reap is a jewel of Southeast Asia. READ MORE SHARE

PRODUCED BY REBEKAH BARLAS This artist sketched his way through Cambodia and Vietnam World-renowned illustrator Christoph Niemann illuminates his creative process. WATCH VIDEO PHOTOGRAPH BY TERRY WHITTAKER Free as a bird in Cambodia During Prek Toal’s dry season, December through May, bird-watchers from all over the world can witness the abundant avian diversity worth saving. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY SERGI REBOREDO, VWPICS / REDUX Beyond Angkor Wat: 5 ways to enjoy Siem Reap After a morning at the famed temples, discover all the city has to offer. READ MORE SHARE

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