For those who are interested in experiencing life in the countryside, we recommend that you visit a typical Cambodian village, also known as a "Kompong". Let us provide you with a brief description of the "Kompong". In a "Kompong" you can see the people emerging from their quaint cottages/huts to go about their daily activities every morning like hunting, planting rice and herding water buffaloes. All day long, it is just work, work, and more work for these people. The main occupation in the area is farming and huge quantities of land are cleared for the main crop grown in the area, rice.
Although "Kompongs" are generally considered traditional and technologically-backward areas, evidence of technological improvement can be seen. With the new export-oriented economy, new irrigation systems and plantation growing systems were introduced to induce higher crop yield due to increase in demand for rice. More and more land was also cleared to grow this precious commodity. This creates a visually-pleasant scenery, where rice paddies stretch out over acres and acres, punctuated by well planned irrigation ditches over regular intervals.
Also, the transportation system was improved as there is now a need to transport goods and supplies to aid in exporting of goods. With the introduction of roads and railways, the communications sector was made more efficient as well. So don't be alarmed at the increasing number of modern buildings like hospitals and schools in the countryside as well. In conclusion, the general quality of life in the countryside was improved with the our arrival and with this, we strongly encourage you to experience what it feels like to stay in the modernized countryside.
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