Discover Cambodia
Lower-middle-income economy growing rapidly. Tourism (Angkor Wat), garments, agriculture, construction.
About Cambodia
Geography
Area: 181,035 sq km
- • Tropical: hot, humid year-round
- • Monsoon May-Nov
- • Dry season Dec-Apr
Government
Type: parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Capital: Phnom Penh
Economy
Lower-middle-income economy growing rapidly. Tourism (Angkor Wat), garments, agriculture, construction.
GDP: $28.0 billion
Per Capita: $1,650
Demographics
Population: 17,304,363
Languages: Khmer (official), French, English
Religions: Buddhist 97.9%, Muslim 1.1%
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Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +855
Currency: US Dollar (USD) / Cambodian Riel (KHR)
fire: 118
police: 117
ambulance: 119
touristPolice: 012-942-484
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 230V / 50Hz / Type A, C, G
Driving: Right
Water: ❌ Bottled only
💰 Tipping
- • $1-2 in restaurants
- • Tuk-tuk drivers: round up
- • Guides at temples: $5-10/day
- • Not expected but always appreciated
When to Visit Cambodia
✅ Best Months
November, December, January, February, March
🔥 Peak Season
Dec-Feb (cool, dry, busiest at Angkor)
💎 Off Season
Jun-Oct (rainy but green, fewer tourists, Tonle Sap fills)
Khmer New Year (Apr 14-16) — water fights
Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) — boat races
Peak dry season begins
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Cultural Tips
- 💡Remove shoes in temples and homes
- 💡Never touch someone's head
- 💡Dress modestly at temples (cover knees and shoulders)
- 💡The Sampeah (hands together bow) is the traditional greeting
- 💡Don't point feet at people or Buddha images
- 💡Cambodians smile through hardship — the Khmer smile is genuine
- 💡Learn about Khmer Rouge history respectfully — it affected every family
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