Country Name: The Kingdom of Cambodia
Location: 11° 33' N, 104° 55' E (Phnom Penh); Southeast Asia, bordered by Vietnam, Thailand and Laos and the South China Sea
Capital: Phnom Penh
Government:
Constitutional Monarchy
Other Major Cities: Siem Reap (gateway to Angkor), Sihanoukville (commercial port and beaches), Battambang, Kampong Cham.
Language: Khmer
Religion: Thervada Buddhism (97%), Islam, Christianity, Animism
Ethnic
Groups: Khmer (~95%), ethnic-Chinese, ethnic-Vietnamese,
Cham, several ethnic minority groups, most located in the
northeastern section of the country (groups include: Kuy, Mnong,
Stieng, Brao, Tampuan, Pear, Jarai, Radee, Brao, Krung and Kavet.)
Climate: Tropical
Terrain:
Mostly low, flat plains; mountains in southwest and north
Population: 15 million (2014 estimate)
Population: 15 million (2014 estimate)
Land Area: 181,035 km2
Major Geographic Features: Tonle Sap Lake, Mekong River, Tonle Sap River, Bassac River, Mt. Oral
Tourist Attractions: Angkor Wat, Bayon, Temples of Angkor, National Museum, Royal Palace, Killing Fields, Beaches, Eco-tourism
International Airports: Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
Money: Riel
Voltage: 220v/50Hz
Time: GMT +7 hours
Country Calling Code: 855
Business Hours: 7:30-11:00 / 2:00-5:00
Closed Saturday afternoon and Sunday
Closed Saturday afternoon and Sunday
International Gate
Ways:
Phnom Penh International Airport
Siem Reap International Airport
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port
Phnom Penh International Airport
Siem Reap International Airport
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port
International Border Checkpoints (partial list)
Bavet (Svay Rieng Province)
Kaam Samnor-Koh Rokar (Kandal-Prey Veng)
Cham Yeam (Koh Kong Province)
Poipet (Banteay Meanchhey Province)
O'Smach (Oddar Meanchhey Province)
Phnom Den (Takeo Province)
Dong Krolor (Stung Treng Province)
Visas
Visas can be obtained at Royal Embassies and Consulates of Cambodia
Visa on arrival: valid for 30 days, is issued at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport and most international border crossing.
Visa fee: Business visa: USD35, Tourist visa: USD30.
Visas can be obtained at Royal Embassies and Consulates of Cambodia
Visa on arrival: valid for 30 days, is issued at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport and most international border crossing.
Visa fee: Business visa: USD35, Tourist visa: USD30.
Transport From the Airport
The Phnom Penh International Airport sits about 9km (40-60 minutes) from city center. Transportation into the city can be hired just outside the lobby for set prices: Car Taxi: $9 into the city; $12 for destinations beyond the city center; $15 to distant parts of the city. Tuk-tuk (moto-remorque): $7 into the city. Drivers often ask for an additional $2 for destinations past town center. Motorcycle taxi: Motodups can be found just outside of the airport and hired for $2-$4, though they sometimes charge another $1 past town center.
The Phnom Penh International Airport sits about 9km (40-60 minutes) from city center. Transportation into the city can be hired just outside the lobby for set prices: Car Taxi: $9 into the city; $12 for destinations beyond the city center; $15 to distant parts of the city. Tuk-tuk (moto-remorque): $7 into the city. Drivers often ask for an additional $2 for destinations past town center. Motorcycle taxi: Motodups can be found just outside of the airport and hired for $2-$4, though they sometimes charge another $1 past town center.
Siem Reap Airport: The airport sits 6km from town.
Outside the terminal is a ticket booth for registered taxis into town.
Independent taxis and motorcycles wait just outside the airport. The
price is the same for both: motorcycles are $1 and cars are $5 into
town. Most hotels offer free transportation from the airport but you
must notify them in advance of your arrival.
City Airport Codes:
Phnom Penh
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PNH
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Siem Reap
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REP
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Battambang
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BBM
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Mondulkiri
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MWV
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Ratanakiri
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RBE
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Stung Treng
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TNX
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Sihanoukville
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KOS
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Koh Kong
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KKZ
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Poipet
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HPP
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