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The mighty Mekong flows for over 480 kilometers through Cambodia, providing vital water for agriculture, fishing, and transportation. Its annual flood and retreat cycles shape the country's ecosystems and livelihoods, especially around the Tonlé Sap.
With 74 characters, including 33 consonants, 23 vowels, and 12 independent vowels, it surpasses all other languages in its written form. Its complexity reflects a rich linguistic history dating back centuries, influenced by Sanskrit and Pali.
Despite its wealth and unique status, Brunei occupies a relatively small portion of the vast island of Borneo. Its land area is approximately 5,765 square kilometers, making it significantly smaller than its Malaysian and Indonesian neighbors on the island.
Often called the "Venice of the East," Kampong Ayer has been continuously inhabited for over 1,300 years. This historic village comprises stilt houses, schools, mosques, and clinics, all built on stilts over the Brunei River.
