Cambodia Country Quickfacts
Area: | 181,035 km2 |
Capital: | Phnom Penh |
Country Code: | 855 |
Country Population: | 15,205,539 |
Credit Cards: | Some hotels and restaurants in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap accept Visa and MasterCard. |
Currency: | Riel |
Departure Tax: | A tax of $25USD is included in your international ticket. $12USD is the fee for domestic flights. |
Drives on the: | Right |
Electricity: | 220 volts AC, 50 Hz |
Ethnic Groups: | Khmer 90%, Vietnamese 5%, Chinese 1%, other 4%. |
Flag: | ![]() |
Location: | Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. |
Official Language(s): | Khmer (official) 95%, French, English. |
Photography: | There are restrictions at airports, ports, and harbours. It is courteous to ask permission first before taking photographs of people. |
Religion: | Theravada Buddhist 95%, other 5%. |
Time Zone: | GMT +7 |
Tipping: | In Cambodia a few dollars go a long way. Consider tipping drivers and guides a $1-2 USD (or the equivalent in Cambodian Riel) per person per day. When visiting any Wats or temples, is considered appropriate to make a small monetary donation at the end of a visit and there are usually contribution boxes for this purpose. |
Cambodia Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Cambodia.
Learn about the history and culture of Cambodia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Cambodia's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Cambodia for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Cambodia tours today!
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