Tourist information

Official name :

Kingdom of Cambodia  

Area :                   

181,035 square kilometres  

Ethnic groups :

Kmers - 90%

Chams (khmer Islam), hilltribes, Chinese, Vietnamese -10%  

Population :         

11.7 million

Religion :

Theravada Buddhism is the official religion, only about 5% is Islam and Christianity

Language  : 

Khmer: official language, part of the Mon Khmer family.
English, French : second languages  

Time :

7 hours ahead of GMT

Currency :

Riel: US$1 is around 3,800 Riels (at time of printing). However this rate fluctuates very

much according to the economic condition in the country and region. Foreign currency

US dollar, French franc, Thai Bath are possible to pay and may be exchanged at

bank, hotels and at some markets. Some credit cards can be used, Traveller's

cheques and bank draft are acceptable.

Climate :

Tropical hot and humid, average temperature is around 27^o C.  

Cool season - November to February  

Hot season - March to May

Rainy season - June to October

Water :

It is advisable to drink only bottled of boiled water.  Never drink tap water.

Electricity :

220 volts, 50 cycle alternation currents.

Shopping :

Shops offering gems scarves and other souvenirs are to be found in the big markets, i.e.  

the Central Market, customers should use caution every time you buy gold and gems.

Hospital :

There are some state-owned and private hospitals, where qualified Cambodian and

Foreign doctors work.

Transportation :

For touring in the city, there are rental cars, cyclo-pousses and motorbikes, taxis.

Visa :

A one-month tourist_information_cambodia.htm visa is available on arrival at Pochentong  Airport Phnom Penh and 

Siem Reap Airport for $20 (USD), with validity of their passport and two photos.

Visa 

Available at Pochentong International Airport  

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