Phumĭ Kdei Takŏy in Phnom Penh
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International School of Phnom Penh

The International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) is an international school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is a private, non-profit, English language, coeducational day school that offers an educational program from preschool (2.5 years old) through grade 12. The school was founded in 1989. At the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, enrollment is 618 students, representing 40 countries.

Located at 11.5496, 104.928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1989, Schools in Cambodia, International Baccalaureate schools, Education in Phnom Penh

Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh

The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh. Formerly, it was known as Wat Ubosoth Ratanaram. The temple's official name is Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot but is commonly referred to as Wat Preah Keo in Khmer. The vihara houses many national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues.

Located at 11.5625, 104.932 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Museums in Phnom Penh, Buddhist pilgrimages

Operation Eagle Pull

Operation Eagle Pull was the U.S. evacuation by air of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 12 April, 1975. At the beginning of April 1975, Phnom Penh, the last remaining stronghold of the Khmer Republic, was surrounded by the Khmer Rouge and totally dependent on aerial resupply through Pochentong Airport. With a Khmer Rouge victory imminent, the United States made contingency plans for the evacuation of US nationals and at-risk Cambodians by helicopter to ships in the Gulf of Thailand.

Located at 11.5481, 104.931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles and operations of the Vietnam War, Battles and operations of the Vietnam War in 1975, Evacuations, History of Cambodia, Military history of Cambodia, United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War, 1975 in Cambodia

Monivong Bridge

Monivong Bridge is a heavily trafficked bridge in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It bridges the Bassac River near the end of National Highway 2 to southern Cambodia and lies along the National Highway 1 which connects the city to eastern Cambodia and Vietnam. On the eastern shore lies the Chhba Ampeou Market.

Located at 11.5313, 104.933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bassac River, Bridges in Cambodia, Buildings and structures in Phnom Penh

Norton University

Norton University (Khmer: សាកលវិទ្យាល័យ ន័រតុន, NU) is a private university in Cambodia registered with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. It was established in 1996. The University was one of the first private Cambodian educational institutions. In 2006, Tom Chandler, a 3-D modeling specialist from Monash University in Melbourne was invited to Norton as a senior visiting fellow.

Located at 11.5547, 104.928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Universities in Cambodia, Education in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh stampede

The Phnom Penh stampede occurred on 22 November 2010 when 347 people were killed in a human stampede during the Khmer Water Festival celebrations in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.

Located at 11.556, 104.939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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2010 in Cambodia, Human stampedes in 2010, Phnom Penh, Disasters in Cambodia

Wat Botum

Wat Botum Vathey (Khmer: វត្តបុទម, lit. Temple of the Lotus Blossoms) is a wat located at Oknha Suor Srun Street 7, Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is located to the south of the Royal Palace of Cambodia, on the western side of Wat Botum Park.

Located at 11.5594, 104.931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buddhist temples in Phnom Penh, Buildings and structures completed in 1442

University of Cambodia

The University of Cambodia (UC), founded 23 June 2003, is located on Northbridge Road in Sangkat Toek Thla, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia. Kao Kim Hourn, the university president, as well as Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia and an Adviser to Prime Minister Hun Sen, founded the school after his return to Cambodia from the US. The school uses the American, credit-based system as a model and the programs are taught in the English language.

Located at 11.5547, 104.928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 2003, Universities in Cambodia, Education in Phnom Penh