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Flag of the Kingdom of
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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: 13.1 million (2003
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 (US$1=~4100riel)
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
International Gate
Ways:
Phnom Penh International Airport
Siem Reap International Airport
Sihanoukville Port
International Border Checkpoints
(See Overland Border Checkpoints)
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
(See Visas for much more)
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.
Airport Tax:
International Airport:
- Foreigner: USD25
- Cambodian: USD18
Domestic:
- Foreigner: 6USD
- Cambodian: 5USD
Transport From the Airport
Phnom Penh International Airport: On arrival, taxis and motorcycle taxis
(motodups) 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 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 |
PNH |
| Siem Reap |
REP |
| Battambang |
BBM |
| Mondulkiri |
MWV |
| Ratanakiri |
RBE |
| Stung Treng |
TNX |
| Sihanoukville |
KOS |
| Koh Kong |
KKZ |
| Poipet |
HPP |
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