Area: 181,035 sq.km.
Capital: Phnom Penh (population. approx. 1 million)
Population: 11.67 million
Language: Cambodia's official language is Khmer. French is still
taught in schools and universities. English increasingly predominates.
Main religion: The official religion is Theravada Buddhism,
which is also practiced in neighboring Laos, Thailand, Burma
and Sri Lanka.
Climate:
Tropical Monsoon: Rainy Season
May-November. Dry Season December - April
Local Time:
GMT +7
Currency:
The Cambodian currency unit
is the Riel. Cash US dollars are universally accepted however,
with the equivalent change tendered in Riels. (Exchange rates
for currencies other than US dollars can be disadvantageous)
Only larger hotels and souvenir shops accept credit cards. Money
changers give a slightly better rate than banks. Most
banks open from 8.00 am to 3.30 pm. Some banks also open
on Saturdays
220 volts
AC, 50Hz. Power cuts do occur. Large hotels and businesses have
generators. Outside Phnom Penh, electricity is often available
only in the evenings from 1830-2130.
Tipping:
Not obligatory but widely practiced in hotels and restaurants
in addition to the service charges shown on bills.
Nightlife:
Lots available, but take your own driver or "Motodop"
(motorbike taxi driver) for the evening.
Photography:
Photography in airports, railway stations and near any military
installations is forbidden, and discretion should be used when
photographing people, particularly monks.
January 1: New Year's Day
January 7: Victory Day over Genocidal Regime
March 8: Women's Day
April 13-15: Traditional Khmer New Year
May 7: Visakha Bochea Day
May 1: Labour Day
May 3: Royal Ploughing Ceremony
June 1: International Children's Day
June 18: Her Majesty The Queen's Birthday
September 24: Constitution Day
October 8-10: Pchum Ben's Day
October 23: Paris Peace Agreements on Cambodia
Oct. 30 - Nov. 1: Birthday of HM the King
November 9: Independence Day
December 10: UN Human Rights Day
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