Climate
Cambodia can be visited throughout the year. The climate is tropical and distinguishes three major seasons. The most pleasant season is the dry season from November to March during which temperatures are cooler (average temperatures 20 – 28C). The hot season lasts from March to June (average temperatures 28-35C) and the rainy season from May to early October.

 
Size
181,035 square kilometres

Population
Approximately 11.7 million

Ethnic Groups
Khmers: 90%
Chams (Khmer Islam), Hilltribes, Chinese, Vietnamese


Religion
Official religion: Theravada Buddhism
Others: Islam and Christianity

Language
Official language: Khmer
Others: English, French


Time
7 hours ahead of GMT

Visa
A one-month tourist visa is available on arrival at


Passport and Visas:
Cambodia has very liberal visa regulations. It is meant to say a valid passport and visa are required for entry. Visas can be obtained at Pochentong Airport in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap (Angkor) Airport. All travelers have to do is bring along two passport size photos and fill up visa application. A one-month tourist visa costs US$20 while a business visa costs US$25.00
 

Airport Tax
International Departures: US$20
Domestic Departure: US$10

Currency
Riel is the Cambodia’s currency. To check for the today’s exchange rate, please refer to our Currency Exchange which is located on the front page. However the US dollar is widely accepted. Travellers’ cheques in US dollars can be changed at most banks in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. If you plan to travel to outskirts, it is advisable to use small change in US dollars although the Riel is acceptable. Credit cards facilities are limited but some banks, hotels and restaurants do accept them.

Health
Although vaccination is not official required, it is recommended that traveler get vaccinated for cholera, typhoid, tetanus, and hepatitis A and B if you are going to the provinces.

Sight Seeing
The best and most inexpensive way to take in the sights and sounds of Phnom Penh is by Cycle (a tricycle). There are several tour operators in Phnom Penh who offer tours to other parts of the country. Most of them also provide cars and mini-vans for rent.

Transportation
From Pochentong International Airport to anywhere in Phnom Penh will cost you $5.00 per trip which is about 8 kilometers .

Hotel
Room cost can start from $3 to $100 per night. Whether you prefer to stay at Guest Houses with no air-con but fan, a motel style which range from $10 to $45 or you may stay at one of the 5 stars hotel e.g. Cambodiana, Le Royal or Inter-Continental. The cost of $10 and up will equip with air conditioner, refrigerator and a cable TV.

Communication
In the last few years, price on hand phone and service have gone down sharply therefore almost everyone carries one presently. There are five companies providing mobile phones services and numbers starting from: 011, 012, and 016.

Business Hours
Government offices are open from 7:30AM to 5:00PM but for most banks 8:00AM to 3:30PM on weekday. However most businesses open daily from 7:00AM to 8:00PM