There are landmines everywhere in Cambodia — Cambodia Myth Busted
While Cambodia has a landmine legacy, tourist areas are completely safe. Stick to marked paths in rural areas and you'll have zero risk.
MYTH BUSTED
"There are landmines everywhere in Cambodia"
While Cambodia has a landmine legacy, tourist areas are completely safe. Stick to marked paths in rural areas and you'll have zero risk.
The Full Story
Cambodia's landmine problem is real but concentrated in remote border areas and former conflict zones. All tourist destinations, temples, cities, islands, and commonly visited areas are completely clear. Demining organizations have made enormous progress. The simple rule: don't wander off established paths in remote rural areas, especially near the Thai border. In 20+ years of mass tourism, there have been zero tourist landmine incidents at Angkor or other popular sites.
Key Facts
- All tourist areas are completely mine-free
- Zero tourist landmine incidents at popular sites
- Active demining continues in remote border areas
- The MINE Museum in Siem Reap tells the full story
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