These days the tension on the border between thailand and cambodia has increased a lot. Many people have lost their lives and the armies of both the countries are constantly attacking each other. The ongoing dispute and conflict between these two is once again in the news. According to reports, Thailand's fighter planes are targeting Cambodia's military bases. At the same time, cambodia has also retaliated with heavy weapons like cannons and rockets. The reason for the dispute between these two countries is a Hindu temple built several hundred years ago. There has been a dispute between the two countries over this temple for the last 100 years.
Meanwhile, now the eyes of the whole world are on these two countries. In such a situation, many people want to know which religion is followed the most in thailand and cambodia and what is the population of these countries. So let us know what is the complete detail of thailand and Cambodia.
Thailand and cambodia are two neighboring countries located in South-East Asia. There has been a historical dispute between these two countries. buddhism is the most followed religion in both thailand and Cambodia. More than 90 percent of people in thailand believe in Buddhism. This number is even higher in cambodia, where about 97 percent of people are associated with Buddhism. Theravada buddhism is followed in both these countries. It is a major tradition of buddhism, which is based on the early teachings and discipline of Buddha. The special thing is that the deep influence of hinduism can also be seen on the buddhism of thailand and Cambodia.
What is the population of thailand and Cambodia?
1. The population of thailand is approximately 7.16 crores. It is the 20th most populous country in the world.
2. 140 people live per square kilometer in Thailand.
3. cambodia has a population of around 1.78 crores. It ranks 73rd in the world in terms of population.
4. There are 101 people per square kilometer in Cambodia.
6. The world's largest Hindu temple Angkor Wat is in cambodia itself. This temple was earlier a completely Hindu temple, which later came under the influence of Buddhism.
What is the status of buddhism in Cambodia?
In cambodia, buddhism has the status of a state religion, i.e. official religion. Here Wat (Buddhist monastery) and Sangha (community of monks) are an important part of social and religious life. Here Buddhist temples are called Wat and monks i.e. saints living in monasteries play an important role in the society. According to historians, buddhism has been present in cambodia since the 5th century AD. Many ancient temples and festivals here are associated with this religion.
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