Landarea
181,035 square kilometers. It is bordered to the North by Thailand and Laos,to the East and the South by Vietnam,and to the South and West by the Gulfof Siam and Thailand.

Capital
Phnom Penh, 290square kilometers, is considered as the center of Industry, Administration,Commerce and Tourism. The population is over 1 million.

Population
Total population is over 13 millions. Khmer people account for about 90% ofcitizens. Ethnic group is 10%.

Language
The official language is Khmer. It is part of the Mon-Khmer family. English hasgained popularity. The older people speak French.

Religion
The official religion is Theravada Buddhism. Ninety percent of Khmers followthis religion. The country also has minority religions such as Islam,Christianity.

Climate
The average temperature is 27^oC. Tropical Monsoon; There are twoseasons, the rainy season from May to October, and dry season from November toApril. December to January is the coolest period.

LocalTime
7 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Telephone
There are no coin-operated phones in Cambodia. Phone cards are availablethrough out Phnom Penh Capital and the cards can be purchased at many outlets.There are also several mobile phone systems.
·      Country Code: 855
·      Phnom Penh Code (IDD): 023 

Visas
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched e-Visa which enables you to apply for a Cambodia travel visa online. Instead of applying through Cambodian Embassy, all you need is to complete the online application form and pay with your credit card. You will get your visa approved within 3 business days

Click here for more detail about visa to Cambodia

AirportTaxes
For international departures: US$25 (US$13 for children under 12 and childrenunder two are free). For domestic flights: US$6.

Customs
All passengers must complete an immigration form and separate customsdeclaration for submission upon arrival. Any amount of foreign currency can bebrought into Cambodia , butthe amount of local currency (Cambodiariel) must not exceed 100,000 reils per person. Tourists and nonresidentscarrying more than US$10,000 in cash or its equivalent must declare it -otherwise you may run into problem if you wish to take the same amount out ofthe country.

Currency
The Riel. Denominations are Riel 100,000; 50,000; 20,000; 10,000; 5,000; 2,000;1,000; 500; 200; 100; 50. Foreign currencies can be easily changed at hotels,airports, markets and banks.

Tipping
Tipping is not required but is widely practices in hotels and restaurants inaddition to the service charges shown on bills

AirportTaxi
Visitors enter Cambodiathrough Phnom Penh International Airportand Siem Reap Airport.If previous booking is made, arrangements will be made for an airport pick-up.If any traveler makes their own way to the city, the taxi will take 15 minutesto reach Phnom Penh City from Phnom PenhInternational Airportat a cost of US $7 and 10-15 minutes to reach SiemReap Cityfrom Siem Reap Airportat a cost US $5 Motorbikes costs $1.

DomesticTransport/ Local Transport
There are many kinds of transport in PhnomPenh. The favored mode of transportation is still bytaxi, car rental, bus, motorbike Cyclo. The Cyclo (maximum US $3 per hour)provides visits with a way to view the city at leisurely place. Rail transportis available. Travel by rail is only possible to reach Battambang province andShianoukville. There are eight provincial airports throughout the country.River travel is becoming popular, along the Tonle Sap, Tonle Bassak, and Mekong River.Travel to some parts of Cambodia,tourists are advised to contact the Ministry of Tourism, Provincial Tourismoffices at the information counters in Phnom Penh International and Siem ReapAirports.

Food and Restautants
Local Khmer food is inexpensive and often tasty. Rice and Fish, together with atempting array of herbs, sauces and spices are typical Khmer cuisine. Curriesand soups with beef, port, poultry and seafood can be bought from any streetvendor at a normal charge. There is no problem in Phnom Penh. All the world's main cuisine arefound here in more than 100 restaurants such as European, Indian, Chinese,Japanese, Thai, Korean and Vietnamese.

Health
It's hot, so drink plenty of water, but never drink tap water. Good qualitybottled water are available everywhere. Also remember to wear high-factor sunblock when sightseeing, and use an insect repellent as protection againstmosquitoes. Although no vaccinations are officially required for entry to Cambodia, theyare highly encouraged. And one should always bring essential medications to Cambodia, asthere is no guarantee they will be available locally.

Nightlife
Plenty available, but take your own driver or "motodop" (motorbiketaxi driver) for the evening.

Opening hours
Government offices are openedfrom 07:30am to 11:30am and resume from 14:00pm to 17:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Private officesare usually opened for business from 7:00am to 20:00pm everyday. Banks areopened from 8:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday and Saturday from 8:00am to12:00 noon. It is closed on Sunday and public holidays. Markets are dailyopened from the early morning to the evening.

Photography
Photography in airports, railway stations and vicinity of military installationis forbidden and discretion should be used when photographing people,particularly monks.

Music
It plays an important part in the lives of the people, and accompanies all ofthe dances, rituals and ceremonies.

Accommodation
More than 100 supervised hotels handle the yearly influx of nearly half millionvisitors from all continents. Accommodation price is moderate, but thoseseeking luxury will find five star deluxe hotels in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and SihanoukVille. TourGuides Government-licensed tourist guides are available to help visitors pay atrip. These multi-linguistic guides accompany organized bus tours, or the guideor the visitor can hire car on an individual basis with the driver. Visitorsare welcomed by more than 100 travel agencies and offered guides speaking English, French, Japanese, German, Spanish, Chinese, Thai, Korean, andVietnamese