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Kingdom of Cambodia

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  • Country Name: The Kingdom of Cambodia
  • Motto: nation, religion, king
  • Anthem: Nokoreach
  • Government: Constitutional Monarchy
  • King: Norodom Sihamoni
  • Priminister: Samdach Hun Sen
  • Administration: 24 Provincial, City divided into Srok (District), Khum (Sub-district), Phum (Village)
  • 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 (11°33′N 104°55′E)
  • Official Language: Khmer
  • Flag: The red, white and blue stripes symbolize the nation, Buddhism, and the monarchy, respectively.
  • 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.)
  • Government: Democratic Constitution and Monarchy
  • Typography: Mostly low, flat plains; mountains in southwest and north
  • Population: 14,071,000 (63rd), 1998 census: 11,437,656
  • Density: 78/km² (121st), 201/sq mi
  • GDP (PPP): 2003 estimate, $29,344 million (86th), Per capita $2,074 (143rd)
  • HDI (2004): 0.571 (130th) – medium
  • Land Area: 181,035 km² (88th), 69,898 sq
  • 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
  • Independent: From France, declared 1949, Recognized 1953
  • Currency: Riel 1 (KHR)
  • Time Zone:  (UTC+7)
  • Internet TLD: .kh
  • Calling code: +855
  • Voltage: 220v/50Hz
  • Time: GMT +7 hours
  • Business Hours: 7:30-11:00 / 2:00-5:00
    Closed Saturday afternoon and Sunday

International GateWay

  • Phnom Penh International Airport
  • Siem Reap International Airport
  • Sihanoukville (Kampong Som) Port

Visas Information

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: USD25, Tourist visa: USD20. New Visa You can Obtain Online!

Airport Tax

International Airport: (Foreigner: USD25, Cambodian: USD18)
Domestic: (Foreigner: 6USD, Cambodian: 5USD)
 

International Border Checkpoints

  • Bavet (Svay Rieng Province)
  • O'Smach (Oddar Meanchhey Province)
  • Kaam Samnor-Koh Rokar (Kandal-Prey Veng)
  • Cham Yeam (Koh Kong Province)
  • Poipet (Banteay Meanchhey Province)
  • Phnom Den (Takeo Province)
  • Dong Krolor (Stung Treng Province)

Transport From the Airport

Phnom Penh International Airport: When you arrive, taxis and motorcycle taxis (motodub in Khmer) can be hired just outside the arrival lobby. There are no meter taxis. Taxis cost $7.00 for the 30-50 minute ride into the city center. Cheaper, slower and less comfortable, motorcycle taxis can be hired for $2 into town. A taxi to the airport from town costs $5 - $7. Shared taxi for $2/person.

Siem Reap Airport: The airport is 6km from SiemReap 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.

Neighboring Countries

1) Thailand - north and west,
2) Lao P.D.R. - north
3) Vietnam - east and south

Electricity

The electric current is 220 volt AC (50 cycles). Power is in short supply in Cambodia and power cuts are frequent. Most hotels and restaurants have their own generators, but in rural areas you can expect to be without electricity for long periods everyday. Many different types of plugs and sockets are in use. Travelers with electric shavers, hair dryers, tape recorders and other appliances should carry a plug adapter kit. The better hotels will make

Tap water

Tap water is clean but drinking from it directly should be avoided. Bottled water is recommended

Clothing

Light, cool clothes are sensible and a jacket is needed for formal meetings and dining in top restaurants. Shorts (except knee length walking shorts), sleeveless shirts, tank tops and other beach-style attire are considered inappropriate dress when not actually at the beach or in a resort area.

Weights & Measures

Cambodia uses the metric system. For those unaccustomed to this system, The metric system is used throughout Cambodia. Numerals on vehicle speed ometers, highway markers and speed limits all indicate kilometers.

Business Hours

Most commercial concerns in Phnom Penh operate on a five-day week, usually from 8 am to 3 pm. Many stores open seven days a week from 7 am to 10 pm. Government offices are generally open between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm with a noon to 1 pm lunch break, Monday to Friday except on public holidays. Banks are open Mondays to Fridays from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm except on public holidays.

Postal Services

Cambodia's mail service is reliable and efficient. Major hotels provide basic postal services on their premises. Provincial post offices are usually open from 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Letters and parcels setn further a field than Asia can take up to two or three weeks to reach their destination.

International Roaming Mobile Phone

A Subscriber Identity Module Card (SIM Card) is now available for Cambodian and foreign customers who are traveling around for work or pleasure. The SIM Card must be used in conjunction with a Digital GSM mobile phone within the 900-MHz range or a Digital PCN mobile phone within the 1800-MHz range. Most hotels in Phnom Penh will allow you to make local calls free of charge. Numbers starting with 011, 012, 015, 017 or 108 are mobile phone numbers. If you need to get connected to a mobile network. you have to know codes for all provinces.

Fax and E-mail

All of Cambodia's leading hotels offer facsimile (fax) and e-mail services. Numerous private businesses offer such facilities, most often in conjunction with translation services.

Internet Services

Cambodia has been expanding its information service for residents and tourists alike through the Internet system. Services are now available at Cambodia's leading hotels and at the many " cybercafes " that are growwing up in all major tourist destinations in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Siem Reap.

Public/Private Emergencies Services

General Emergency (Police 117, Ambulance 119, Fire 118)
24 hour emergency police 366841/015 915137 in Phnom Penh
Flying Tiger Unit : 36684/720235
Tourist Police (English, French and German spoken) : 1155
Ministry of Tourism (MOT) Call Centre : 1672
Immigration Bureau : 0 2287 3101-10

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