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The young population in Cambodia


The young population in Cambodia
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Copyright: Paolo Brigida (zizzer77) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 0 N: 85] (721)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-02-27
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor AF 28-200mm IF-ED, SanDisk CF 1.0 GB
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-11-16 10:11
Viewed: 923
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Points: 30
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Demographics

Number of inhabitants between 1961 and 2001 in thousands. Note the decrease during the Khmer Rouge years (1975–79). FAO Data,CambodiaCambodia is ethnically homogeneous. More than 90% of its population is of Khmer origin and speaks the Khmer language, the country's official language. The remainder include Chinese, Vietnamese, Cham, Khmer Loeu, and Indians.

The Khmer language is a member of the Mon-Khmer subfamily of the Austroasiatic language group. French, once the lingua franca of Indochina and still spoken by some, mostly older Cambodians as a second language, remains the language of instruction in various schools and universities that are often funded by the government of France. Cambodian French, a remnant of the country's colonial past, is a dialect found in Cambodia and is frequently used in government. However, in recent decades, many younger Cambodians and those in the business-class, have favoured learning English, which is gradually becoming more widely spoken.

Theravada Buddhism, once suppressed by the Khmer Rouge but now experiencing a revival, is the dominant religion, but Islam (5%) and Christianity (2%) are also practiced.[23]

Civil war and its aftermath have had a marked effect on the Cambodian population. The median age is a low 20.6 years, with 35.6% younger than 15. At 0.95 males/female, Cambodia has the most female-biased sex ratio in the Greater Mekong Subregion [1]. In the Cambodian population over 65, the female to male ratio is 1.6:1.[19] UNICEF has designated Cambodia the third most mined country in the world,[24] attributing over 60,000 civilian deaths and thousands more maimed or injured since 1970 to the unexploded landmines left behind in rural areas.[25] The majority of the victims are children herding animals or playing in the fields.[24] Adults that survive landmines often require amputation of one or more limbs and have to resort to begging for survival.[25]
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Che tenero che sei Zizzer...
comunque è una gran bella foto.
complimenti
G

Hola Paolo:
Tierna fotografía con buena nitidez y colores. Muy bien acompañada de tu mensaje.
Un saludo: javi

Hi Paolo: He is so cute. A lovely picture. Great capture. I love it. It is an entertaining one. Good work. Sothy

Hello Paolo,
so nice baby!!! Lovely shot, very attractive portrait.
Julia

an exellent natural portrait.i mean with no photoschop too much.soft colors.i like it.
thanks for interesting note.

A lovely child with a very happy smile. Excellent work here
Achim

  • Great 
  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
  • [2006-11-20 5:04]

Nice shot, great position and smile. Congratulations!

  • Great 
  • pippo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 114 W: 0 N: 64] (588)
  • [2006-11-23 19:01]

very nice shoot.
TFS

Nice capture. Kids in Cambodia are so cute and innocent, they make extra special subjects for the photographer. Ian

Hi Paolo,
Great capture, I like this portrait very much. Nice colors, very well focused picture and the kid is so cute.. Very well done, Bravo!
With BEST Regards,
Arthur

Hi Paulo

Beauty portrait to children, i love this pictures. Nice expression and well human shot.
Congratulations
Sergio

  • Great 
  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4499 W: 229 N: 6162] (29609)
  • [2006-12-21 12:15]

Bonjour Paolo,
tout mignon portrait, j'aime son expression qui laisse passer un léger sourire, son atitude trés naturel, jolies couleurs,bon DOF, compliment
amitié
cricri

Hi Paolo,

that's very nice and cute photo. I like your cadrage and composition, too.

congratulations,
Hakan

Hi Paolo,
very nice natural portrait.All children of the world are beautiful.I like his lovely smile.TFS.
I wish happy New Year for you and your family
setenay

A charming, well exposed picture and an attractive, natural pose. Nice work Paulo.

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