Why is Cambodia so undeveloped?

Why is Cambodia poor? There are several reasons why Cambodia is so poor – some historical and some more modern. Historically, Cambodia has had a hard time recovering from the horrors of the Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime in the late 1970s that killed an estimated 2 million people. read more

During the last few years, Cambodia is actually the fastest developing country in South East Asia. The reason why it’s still underdeveloped compared to neighboring countries like Thailand and Vietnam is its recent past. The civil war and the Khmer Rouge regime during the 70’s devastated an entire generation of Cambodians. read more

Best Answer: Cambodia in 2010s is one of the fastest DEVELOPING economies in Asia. Though it is still in the list of least developed coumtries. read more

Many parts of the country does not have plumbing or electricity. They live off of the land to feed themselves and make a little money by selling what they grow in local markets. They are also relatively small so they are not a major exporter in terms of bringing in large revenues. read more