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COMMERCIAL/ ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Phnom Penh
GEOGRAPHY
Has an area of 181,035 square kilometers and lies entirely within the tropics. It has a 443 kilometer coastline along the Gulf of Thailand.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 14,000,000. Muslims account for about 1.6% of the population
CLIMATE
Cambodia is dominated by monssons. The temperature ranges from 21° C to 35° C. Tropical and warm.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Khmer is the official language.
LOCAL TIME
UTC+7
BUSINESS HOURS
Government/General Offices: 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and again from 2 PM to 5PM (Monday to Friday)
HOLIDAYS
New Years: January 1st
Victory Day: January 7th
Khmer New Year: April 14th - 16th
Labour Day: May 1st
King Sihamoni's Birthday: May 13th - 15th
Queen Mother's Birthday: June 18th
Constitution Day: September 24th
Pchum Ben Festival: September 26th
King Father's Birthday: October 31st
Independence Day: November 9th
Mourning Day: November 25th
Dates on the following holidays vary:
Meak Bochea
Visaka Bochea
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
CURRENCY
KHR Riel, United States Dollar
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 117
Medical/ Ambulance: 119
Fire: 118
Introduction to Cambodia
Recently voted as one of the best holiday destinations, Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country and is officially called as the Kingdom of Cambodia. The country boasts of awesome historic ruins and stunning natural beauty.The country has been in isolation for years and became popular only in the mid 1990's. Since then there has been an inflow of travelers to visit this unexplored destination. The capital city of Phnom Penh is one of the most mesmerizing cities in Cambodia.
Located at the confluence of three rivers, visitors to Phnom Penh are welcomed with Cambodian hospitality and can also experience the Asian and Indochinese charm. Phnom Penh is a fairly new city with several historic sites.
Visitors will love to discover the colonial buildings and can enjoy walking along the riverside walks. The city is better known for its Royal Palace which is home to the National Museum. The city is compact enough to be explored on foot. Stop by to pray at the Nurul-Ihsaan Masjid in the city. The vibrant markets of Phnom Penh are lined with shops and food stalls.
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