Foreign occupation and colonization have changed the fabric of many cities across the globe. Colonization made vital interventions in the socio-cultural context of these cities and introduced newer western lifestyles. Phnom Penh was one such city which was heavily influenced by the French culture.
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. The city is located at the confluence of three great rivers. The French had made Phnom Penh their capital in Cambodia because of its strategic importance. The city was the epicentre of socioeconomic development during the period of French colonization.
The city charms tourists with its French colonial mansions, tree-lined boulevards and monumental Angkorian architecture. The Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Wat Phnom Buddhist temple are some of the most visited places in the city. Phnom Penh is also known for its bustling markets selling carvings, paintings, silk, silver, gems and antiques.
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