Cambodia (formerly Kampuchea) People - 1986

GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES 

Population. 6,388,000(July 1986), average

annual growth rate 2.2%

Nationality: noun—Cambodian(s); adjective—Cambodian

Ethnic divisions 90% Khmer (Cambodian), 5% Chinese, 5% other minorities

Religion: 95% Theravada Buddhism, 5% other

Language· Khmer (official), French

Life expectancy: men 42, women 44.9

Literacy: 48%

NOTE: The information regarding Cambodia (formerly Kampuchea) on this page is re-published from the 1986 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency and other sources. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Cambodia (formerly Kampuchea) 1986 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Cambodia (formerly Kampuchea) 1986 should be addressed to the CIA or the source cited on each page.