Which two countries?
Apr 30, 2011
Q.212
Preah Vihear is a Hindu temple that's been in existence from the 11th century and dedicated to the God Shiva. In 2008, it was deemed to be a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Given its location along the border of two Asian countries, it has long been a cause of dispute between these two nations, both claiming it to be part of their boundaries. There have been multiple diplomatic and military flare-ups over it and other related border issues. A recent one was caused by the way the boundaries have been depicted in Google Maps, and some military skirmishes have taken place in April 2011.