Cambodian Independence Monument - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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N 11° 33.384 E 104° 55.680
48P E 492149 N 1277502
This 1995 Cambodian stamp commemorates the 40th anniversary the nation's admission to the United Nations.
Waymark Code: WMHZ0N
Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 08/29/2013
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The stamp has a central depiction of the Nation's Independence monument, located in the heart of Phnom Penh. It has the United Nations logo in the upper right corner.
Cambodia gained it's independence from France two years earlier in 1993.
Wikipedia (
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"The Independence Monument ... in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 for Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the great Khmer temple at Angkor Wat and other Khmer historical sites. The Independence Monument was designed by the influential Cambodian modern architect Vann Molyvann.
During national celebrations, The Independence Monument is the center of activity. A ceremonial flame on the interior pedestal is often lit by a royal or high official on these occasions, and floral tributes line the stairs. Every year, The Independence Monument is visited by foreigners and locals alike."