Independence Monument—Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
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Ianatlarge
N 10° 37.848 E 103° 30.414
48P E 336671 N 1175549
A monument to the independence of Cambodia from French rule.
Waymark Code: WMA2NV
Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 11/07/2010
Views: 2
For a century or so Cambodia was part of the French Indochinese empire. With growing demands for greater self determination France reluctantly granted a measure of autonomy after WWII to Cambodia, and full independence in 1953. In the capital of Phnom Penh there is a large memorial celebrating this independence, and there are versions of this memorial in other towns of Cambodia.
There is one such in Sihanoukville, a coastal resort town, 250kms south of Phnom Penh. This memorial was constructed in 1985 and is located in Independence Square. Ceremonies are held there on every January 7th.
Title: Independence Monument.
Artist: Unknown.
Media (materials) used: Unknown.
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): west of the city.
Date of creation or placement: Unknown.
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