Map
Source: CIA World Factbook
Summary Data
| summary data |
|
| Total Area (km2) |
181,040 |
| Land (km2) |
176,520 |
| Water (km2) |
4,250 |
| Population |
13,995,904 |
| Population Density (/km2) |
79 |
| Capital |
Phnom Penh |
| Religion (%) |
Theravada Buddhist 95%
Other 5% |
| Time |
GMT +7 |
| Climate |
Tropical. Monsoon season
is May to November. Dry season
is Decemeber to April. Little seasonal
variation. |
Source: CIA World Factbook
Geography
Hidden in a corner of South-East Asia, Cambodia is bordered by
Thailand (to the north) and Laos and Vietnam (to the south). It
enjoys over four hundred kilometres of beautifully pristine beaches
leading out to the Gulf of Thailand to the west. Cambodia's
landscape is dominated by huge areas of wild, tropical jungle and
luscious paddy fields intersperced with relics of a rich cultural
heritage. Most of Cambodia lies at elevations of less than a
hundred metres above sea level with a few exceptions rising up to
just under two thousand metres above sea level..
Government
Cambodia is a multi-party democracy under a constitutional
monarchy. The Prime Minister of Cambodia is the head of the
government and of the multi-party system whilst the King is the
head of state. The monarchy is symbolic and does not exercise
political power, although it is the King who appoints the Prime
Minister on the advice of the National Assembly. The national
holiday is Independence Day, celebrated on the 9th of
November, marking the anniversary of independence from
France in 1953.
Language
The official language is Khmer (95%), whilst French and English
are also spoken.
Electricity
230 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs are used, of either round or
rectangular pin variation.
Passports/Visa
Passports valid for at least three months and a suitable visa
are necessary to enter Cambodia for nationals from the United
States, Canada, Australia and the European Union. Return tickets
are not necessary. Nationals from all other countries should check
first with the Cambodian embassy. A departure tax is charged on all
domestic and international flights. For international flights this
usually $25.
Passport/Visa Information
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia
64 Brondesbury Park
Willesden Green
London NW6 7AT
Tel. 020-8451 7850
Fax. 020-8451 7594
Airports and Airlines
Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
- Location: The airport is located 7km west of
the city centre
- Transfer between terminals: The gates are
linked with either aerobridges or a bus service.
- Facilities: A variety of eating establishments
are available, with a few retail outlets in which to shop.
- Website: www.cambodia-airports.com
Siem Reap Airport also serves the international community.
Standard of Living
The cost of living for the international tourist is generally
very good, with cheap meals and accommodation available from around
$2 (£1) each. Even high end living costs start at only $10 (£5)
mark. Standards across the country vary enormously which
is not surprising considering the acute poverty that afflicts
some Cambodians. At the other end of the scale, extreme wealth
can also be found - a result of foreign investment tapping into the
potentially lucrative luxury market in Cambodia.
Principal commercial centres and towns.
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, with secondary cities
being considerably smaller.
| population by city/town 2007 |
|
| Phnom Penh |
2,009,264 |
| Battambang |
250,000 |
| Sihanoukville |
235,190 |
| Siem Reap |
139,458 |
Source: Wikipedia
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