Exploring Cambodian Culture

Information Sheet: Make A Cambodian Flag!
by Beth Kanter

The Cambodian Flag has three bands: one horizontal band of blue at the top, a red band in the middle, and a blue band. The flag has a white three-towered temple representing Angkor Wat outlined in black in the center of the red band.

This flag is the seventh flag Cambodia has had since 1948, when the country gained its independence. All flags (except one) have bore a representation of Angkor Wat, a sacred temple in Cambodia. There are three colors in the current Cambodian flag; blue, red, and white. The blue on the top and bottom symbolizes the Royalty. The red surrounding the temple symbolizes the Nation, and the white (temple) symbolizes the Religion. The national flag of the Kingdom of Cambodia reflects the trilogy of "Nation, Religion, and King"-the motto of Khmer monarchy.

Sources:

Flags of the World: This site gives you a detailed history of the Cambodian flag, including how and why it has changed over the years.

Cambodian National Anthem You can see the words in English and French and download a midi file.