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Cambodia - Religion

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Cambodia is predominantly Buddhist with 95% of the population being Theravada Buddhist. Most of the remaining population adheres to Islam, Christianity, Animism and Hinduism. Buddhism has existed in Cambodia since at least the 5th century CE. Theravada Buddhism has been the Cambodian state religion since the 13th century CE, excepting the period during the 1970s when Buddhists were severely persecuted by the Khmer Rouge.
Tattoo on Buddhist monk's arm	Monks in the streets of Battambang	Preparing for class
Monks on the road	Monk at Roulos group temple	Cambodian monk with parasol