CA Country Anthems

Cambodia National Anthem History

Nokoreach · នគររាជ

Nokoreach was first adopted in 1941 and served as Cambodia's national anthem until 1970. It endured multiple replacements and restorations throughout periods of political upheaval, ultimately being restored in 1993.

Cambodia Nokoreach

Cambodia

Language
Khmer
Anthem
Nokoreach
Duration
1:30
Status
“Nokoreach” currently serves as the national anthem of the Kingdom of Cambodia, having been fully restored in 1993.

History timeline

  1. 1941

    “Nokoreach” was originally adopted as Cambodia's national anthem.

  2. 1947

    The anthem was reconfirmed around the time of Cambodia's independence from France.

  3. 1970

    The monarchy was abolished, leading to the anthem's replacement.

  4. 1975

    Briefly restored after the communist victory, it was replaced again in 1976.

  5. Exile Period

    During exile, only the second verse of "Nokoreach" was declared the national anthem.

  6. 1993

    Following the end of the long civil war, the full anthem was restored to Cambodia.

During a period of exile, only the second verse of "Nokoreach" was officially declared the national anthem of Cambodia.