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 Gulf
of Siam and Thailand.
Population
Total
population is 12 million. Khmer people account for about 90% of
citizens. Ethnic group is 10%.
Capital
Phnom Penh, 290
square kilometers, is considered as the center of Industry,
Administration, Commerce and Tourism. The population is over 1
million.
Climate
The average
temperature is 27oC. There are two seasons, the monsoon season from
May to October, and dry season from November to April. December to
January is the coolest period.
Religion
The official religion is
Theravada Buddhism. Ninety percent of Khmers follow this religion.
The country also has minority religions such as Islam, Christianity.
Language
The official language is
Khmer. It is part of the Mon-Khmer family. English has gained
popularity. The older people speak French.
Local
Time
7 hours ahead of GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time)
Currency
The Riels. Denominations
are Riels 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.
Telephone
Phone cards
are available throughout 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
Visa
The visa on arrival valid
for a thirty-day stay is issued to each tourist at a cost of US$ 20 and to each businessman at a cost of
US$ 25 at the Phnom Penh International
Airport, Siem Reap Airport, and international border checkpoints.
Visas can be obtained at Royal Cambodian Embassies Consulates in
foreign countries. Indeed, the free visa (K) is issued to the
Cambodian nationality who live overseas. The visa can be extended at
the Immigration Department in Phnom Penh City.
Land
area