Kingdom Of Cambodia
Capital:
Phnom Penh
Location:
Southeast Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand to the south, Thailand to the east, Vietnam to the West, and Laos to the North.
Geography:
The Cambodia has an area of about 181,305 squares kilometres, bordered to the north by Thailand and Laos, to the east and the south by Vietnam, to the west by the gulf of Cambodia.
Population:
Total population is 12.2 million. Khmer people account for about 90% of all citizens. Ethnic groups are 10%.
Currency:
The unit is the RIELS. Riel denominations are 100,500,1000,5000 and 10000 Exchange rates are subject to fluctuation. US$ are generally accepted throughout the country. In Phnom Penh, some credit cards can be used and limited services and purchasing and cashing traveler cheques.
Climate:
Cambodia lies in a tropical zone between 10 and 14 degree of latitude north the equator. The temperature is fairly uniform throughout the year and averages 32 degree Celsius. The relative humidity is higher at night and usually in excess of 90 percent, during the day the average humidity is 80 percent. Rainy Season: June to October, Cool Season: November to February, Hot Season: March to May.
Languages:
The Cambodian language is Khmer, which is inherited itself - and advanced in education with application of Indic languages Pali and Sangkrit from India. Some technical languages are borrowed from French. However, English is commonly communicated in hotels and business compounds at present days.
Religion:
The majority of the people of Cambodia are followers of Thervada and Hinayana school of Buddhism which was introduced to Cambodia between the 13th and 14 centuries and was the state religion until 1975.
Cambodia 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 International Airport, and International Border Checkpoints. Visas are also issued at Royal Cambodian Embassies or Consulates in foreign countries. Indeed, the free visa (K) is issued to the Cambodian who live overseas. The visa can be extended at the Immigration Department in Phnom Penh City.
Communication:
The hand phone has become a necessity in Cambodia. Hand phone numbers start with 011, 012, 016. Phone cards can be bought at hotels post offices and supermarkets for use at public phones. Country code:855.
Time:
+7 GMT
Office Houre:
• Government offices:
Monday to Friday: 07:30-11:30 and 14:00- 17:00
• Business offices:
Monday to Friday: 07:30-12:00 and 14:00-17:30
Saturday: 07:30-12:00
• Banks:
Monday to Friday: 08:00-15:00
Saturday: 08:00-12:00
• Shops and markets:
Everyday: 07:00-17:00
