The Independence Monument of Cambodia is located in the eastern part of Phnom Penh, and was built to commemorate Cambodia's complete independence from French colonial rule on November 9, 1953. In 1863, Cambodia was occupied by France, and in 1940 it was occupied by Japan. After Japan's surrender in 1945, French colonizers made a comeback and invaded Cambodia again. In order to fight for independence and liberation, the Cambodian people have engaged in a long and heroic struggle.
After Japan's surrender in 1945, French colonizers made a comeback and invaded Cambodia again. In order to fight for independence and liberation, the Cambodian people have engaged in a long and heroic struggle. In Sihanouk
Under the unremitting efforts of the prince, Cambodia finally achieved complete independence on November 9, 1953. To commemorate this historic victory, a tall and majestic Independence Monument was erected in Phnom Penh. This building with ethnic style stands tall at the southern end of Norodom Avenue, the main street in Phnom Penh, facing Tazi Mountain at its northern end.
On both sides of the monument are Independence Square.
