- Population of Cambodia: about 14.9 million
- Capital City of Cabodia: Phnom Penh (population: about 2.1 million)
- People: major Khmers (92%)
- Language of country: Khmer
- Currency: US and Riel dollar
- International Dialing Code: (+855)
- Time Zone: GMT +7 Hours
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| Angkor Wat - Cambodia |
Welcom to Travel Cambodia Blog! Cambodia is a small country of impressive culture and traditional festival. Cambodia is quickly rising the best destination for its beauty and historical monuments, testaments to a torrid history. Angkor Wat of Cambodia is a destination for all travellers in search of magnificent remnants of old cultures. Between stunning stretches of scenery in Tonle Sap Lake, the Mekong Delta, the Kingdom is a gem of Southeast Asia.
General Information
History of Cambodia
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| History of Cambodia |
The country is gaining recognition for it has a lot of
beautiful places, welcoming people. But, its tragic history is perhaps, its most significant legacy.
Despite of this tragic story is immortalised in museums and tourist spots, Cambodia’s most magnificent cultural destination. This towering ancient compound is the largest religiou structure on the globe. Featured on its flag every today, that ancient structure was once the epicentre of the Khmer, which ruled all of the Indochinese peninsula during the 11th to 14th centuries.
Passport and visa about Cambodia
A passport must has at least six months validity, from the date of entry into this country is required. You should make a photocopy of passport, keep it somewhere, or You can scan your passport and keep the scan in an accessible your email account.
A visa is required for nationalitie and is available upon arrival at both Phnom Penh and
Siem Reap international airports and at the border crossing from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc. A tourist visa costs about US$30, is valid for 30 days. Passport-sized photograph is required.
Currency of Cambodia
Althought, US dollar is widely accepted & sometimes preferred. Riel is used for some items where the price is less than US$2, you can be used in conjunction with USD. ATMs are available in every such as: Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap,and Sihanoukville. They distribute US dollars.
Please note, while there are a lot of gem shops in Cambodia, we advise against any purchase or
shopping as the majority of gems are fake.
Internet Service and Phone:
- Post in Cambodia is routed by air through Bangkok, making the service more reliable than ago.
- Telephone connection to the rest of the world is widely available but may be expensive.
- Internet is available somewhere in most major tourist places such as restaurants and hotels.
Transportation of Cambodia
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| Transportation of Cambodia |
Taxi is only used to and from the airport, and are at a set price. Take $2 - $3 to you in Phnom Penh. In both cities, short journey of less than 1 km is about $1 and prices tend to increase at night. There are some other traffic.
Weather in Cambodia
This country has a tropical climate that is consistent and relatively calm throughout the year. The average temperature is 28 degrees centigrade.
- Mid-November to February: cool and dry
- March to May: dry and hot
- June to September: wet and hot
- October to early November: wet and cool.
Please note: The weather can be unpredictable, it may be a good idea to carry a raincoat or an umbrella for you. You may purchase raincoat cheaply from supermarket or general shop.
The top things to do Cambodia when weather is good. You should know
top things to do in Cambodia to have a good trips.
Your Health
All travellers are responsible for their own health. First, make ensure that you have travel insurance for this trip. You can consult your doctor or local travel clinic for the information and advice on going to Cambodia before departure.
Please note: whether you have allergy which require particular attention and carry a doctor’s letter with you that describes treatment needed and the nature of the condition .
Vaccination about Cambodia
There are a lot of vaccinations needed when going to that part of the world. It is important you sure you have enough protection against disease.
Travel insurance in Cambodia
Asia tour packages can do all possible to sure a safe and enjoyable for your trip. But, travel inevitably involves some risk. This should be recognised by holiday-makers. Travel insurances are a cost effective way of protecting yourself , your equipment can any problems occur such as cancelled trips, canceled.
Customs and Culture in Cambodia
Experiencing other cultures is one of the joys of going. It is important that the difference is respected.
Travel guide Cambodia has cultural norms , taboos which we encourage visitors to understand and abide by.
Local Food in Cambodia
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| The food of Cambodia |
Cambodia Cuisine considered the best of healthiest in the world. It has much in common with the food of Cambodia, although it is generally not as spicy but It is similar to food in Vietnamese , Because its shared colonial French history.
Public holidays in Cambodia
There is some religious public holidays in here. The main one is the Khmer New Year which takes place from 14 to 16 April each year. The celebrations often go on for a week. It is known as Ancestor's Day, and often celebrated in September or October ech year.
Helpful tips for you
Thí country isn't a rich country with little in the way of social services and you are likely to see poverty. Should read the following advice with donations and gift giving.
Tipping
Tipping is a personal matter, all travellers are encouraged to tip any when they feel is appropriate. For your convenience, we have a suggested tipping guide when you travel
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