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General Information: LAND AREA | -181.035 square Kilometers. It is boarded to north by Thailand and Laos to the east and the south by Vietnam and to the south and the west by the Gulf of Siam, and Thailand. | POPULATION | -Total population is approximately 13,7 million (UN 2006) | CAPITAL | -Phnom Penh, It is considered as the central of Industry. Administration Commerce and Tourism. The population is around 1 million people. | CLIMATE | -Cambodia is situated within a tropical zone, Where the average temperature is 27c. There are two seasons. The monsoon season and dry season the humid, rainy season lasts from April to October due to southwestern monsoons. Temperature range from 27-35c The cool dry season lasts from November to March with temperature ranging from 17-27c December to January is the coolest period.weather & temperatures in main cities. | RELIGION | -The official religion is Theravada Buddhism, as is also practiced in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Sri Lanka 90% of Khmers are of this religion. The country also has minority religions of about half a million Muslims and 60,0000Christian. | LANGUAGE | -Khmer it is part of the Mon-Khmer family some people speak French and English. | LOCAL TIME | 7 hours ahead of GMT (Green which Mean Time) | BUSINESS HOURS | -Offices are usually open from Monday to Friday from 07:30 or 08:00 until 17:00 or 18:00 and often close for lunch between 12:00 and 14:00. Shops open early and close any time between 18:00 and 22:00. Most shops are open 7 days a week.. | CURRENCY | -The Rile, 1USD is around 4,100 Riels (At time of printing) Foreign currency US Dollar, French Franc, Thai Bath are possible to pay and maybe exchanged at bank, hotel and at some markets. Some credit cards can be used, traveler cheque and bank draft is acceptable. | AIRPORT TAX | - Phnom Penh Siem Reap
International Flight 25 US$ 25 US$
Domestic Flight 6 US$ 6 US$ | PASSPORT AND VISA | -Cambodia has very liberal visa regulation a valid passport and visa are required for entry. Visas can be obtained at Phnom Penh (Pochentong) or Siem Reap international airport and the newest technology, the traveler can obtain via internet by E-Visa. All travelers need to do ID bring along two passport size photos and fill in a visa application and entry form, a one-month tourist visas costs US$20 and maybe extend monthly for a further to months while in Cambodia, while a business visa costs US$25.00 and can be extended monthly, six-monthly and annually. | TRANSPORTATION | -For transfer in the city, there are rental cars, cyclos and motorbike taxis. | ELECTRICITY | 220 Volts, 50 cycle alternation currents. | SHOPPING | -Shops offering gems scarves and other souvenirs are to be found in the big markets, For example Central market, Old market. | FOOD AND RESTAURANT | -As in many Asian countries, the staple food of the Cambodian diet is rice. This is usually served with dried, salted fish, chicken, beef or pork. Fish is often fresh from Tonle Sap Lake and is eaten with a spicy peanut sauce called Tuk Trey. Popular dishes include Sam Chruk, a roll of sticky rice stuffed with soy bean and chopped pork, and amok, a soup of boneless fish with coconut and spices.There are many kind of restaurants and food like Khmer cousin, Thai, Chinese, European and Japanese food too. | CLOTHING | -Comfortable lightweight clothing in natural fabrics such as cotton is most suitable for traveling in Cambodia. The dress code is fairly casual as in most parts of the tropics but it is advisable to cover arms and legs in the evenings against biting insects. A lightweight raincoat is a good idea in the rainy season. Visitors to Buddhist countries should not wear shorts, short skirts or other skimpy clothing when visiting religious buildings and shoes should be removed before entering a private home. | TIPPING | -Tipping for good service is not expected but is always appreciated in these developing nations. It is customary, though not compulsory, to tip tour guides and drivers at the end of a tour. Hotel and station porters should also be tipped a small amount for their troubles. | TELECOMMU- NICATIONS | -In the last few years, price on hand phone and service have gone down sharply therefore almost everyone carries one presently. Most hotels now have IDD phones in rooms and it is possible to send faxes from hotels and post offices although be warned these services are expensive. Away from major cities it may not always be possible to make international calls. Internet cafes are becoming popular in the major cities. | HEALTH & HOSPITAL | -Although vaccination is not officially required, it is recommended that travelers get vaccinated for cholers, typhoid, tetanus, Recommended if you intend traveling outside the main cities for any duration. | SECURITY | -Visiting Cambodia is not more dangerous than traveling in any others South Asiatic country-taking care of some security notes: The capital of Phnom Penh and the main temple complex of Siem Reap is secure and safe for tourists; for moving out of this areas its recommended to take a guide. |
WEATHER: | PHNOM PENH
Average Temperatures `C | SIEM REAP
Average Temperatures `C | High | Low | High | Low | January | 32 | 22 | 32 | 20 | February | 33 | 23 | 33 | 21 | March | 35 | 24 | 35 | 26 | April | 35 | 25 | 36 | 25 | May | 34 | 25 | 35 | 25 | June | 34 | 25 | 34 | 25 | July | 33 | 25 | 33 | 25 | August | 33 | 25 | 32 | 25 | September | 32 | 24 | 32 | 25 | October | 31 | 24 | 31 | 24 | November | 30 | 23 | 31 | 22 | December | 30 | 22 | 31 | 20 |
TIPs FOR A CAREFREE: 1- No matter how friendly monks are in Cambodia, women should not touch monks or their robes. Do not take photos or disturb monks during prayer times. 2- In Cambodia, the feet are considered the lowest form of the body and the head the highest form. Don't point or gesture with your feet or put your feet on the furniture. Also don't touch someone on the head. 3- Kissing and hugging in public is impolite in Cambodia culture - please avoid this behavior in public places. Wearing revealing clothing is also not considered appropriate even though other tourists may do this. 4- Do not purchases historical artifacts in Cambodia. The looting of archeological sites results in the loss of significant social and cultural treasure, and robs the Cambodian people of their history. 5- Buying and consuming any type of narcotic illegal. Do not engage in this practice as it causes social and economic problems. 6- Support the local economy in Cambodia by buying Cambodian food and handicrafts, or simply try a traditional Cambodian meal on the menu of the many restaurants.
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