Cambodia

Context

Cambodia's anthem has been adopted and readopted multiple times. First used during the monarchy in 1941, it was replaced during the Khmer Republic, the Khmer Rouge era, and the Vietnamese occupation. It was restored in 1993 when the monarchy was re-established.

Lyrics

Interesting facts

• • Cambodia has had five different anthems since 1941, reflecting its turbulent political history
• • The anthem was banned during the Khmer Rouge regime (1975-1979), which sought to erase the monarchy
• • Chuon Nath, who wrote the lyrics, was also a leading Buddhist monk and Khmer language scholar