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
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