CAMBODIA

Situated on the Indochinese peninsula, Cambodia is bordered by Thailand and Laos on the north and Vietnam on the east and south. There’s a magic about Cambodia that casts a spell on many who visit this charming yet stunning kingdom. Your heart will race at the temple of Angkor Wat, one of the world’s greatest achievements, only to haltingly derail when faced with the impact of humankind’s darkest moments.

Total Area: 181,035 km2

Capital: Phnom Penh

Country Code: +855

Country Population: 15,205,539

Credit Cards: Some hotels and restaurants in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap accept Visa and MasterCard.

Currency: Riel

Departure Tax: A tax of $25USD is included in your international ticket. $12USD is the fee for domestic flights.

Drives: on the Right

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50 Hz

Ethnic Groups: Khmer 90%, Vietnamese 5%, Chinese 1%, other 4%.

Photography: There are restrictions at airports, ports, and harbours. It is courteous to ask permission first before taking photographs of people.

Official Language(s): Khmer (official) 95%, French, English.

Religion: Theravada Buddhist 95%, other 5%.

Time Zone: GMT +7

Tipping: In Cambodia a few dollars go a long way. Consider tipping drivers and guides a $1-2 USD (or the equivalent in Cambodian Riel) per person per day. When visiting any Wats or temples, is considered appropriate to make a small monetary donation at the end of a visit and there are usually contribution boxes for this purpose.