| Country Name: The Kingdom of Cambodia |
| Location: 11° 33' N, 104° 55' E (Phnom Penh); Southeast Asia, bordered by Vietnam, Thailand and Laos and the South China Sea |
| Capital: Phnom Penh |
| Government: Constitutional Monarchy |
| Other Major Cities: Siem Reap (gateway to Angkor), Sihanoukville (commercial port and beaches), Battambang, Kampong Cham. |
| Language: Khmer |
| Religion: Thervada Buddhism (97%), Islam, Christianity, Animism |
| Ethnic Groups: Khmer (~95%), ethnic-Chinese, ethnic-Vietnamese, Cham, several ethnic minority groups, most located in the northeastern section of the country (groups include: Kuy, Mnong, Stieng, Brao, Tampuan, Pear, Jarai, Radee, Brao, Krung and Kavet.) |
| Climate: Tropical |
| Population: 13.1 million (2003 estimate) |
| Land Area: 181,035 km2 |
| Major Geographic Features: Tonle Sap Lake, Mekong River, Tonle Sap River, Bassac River, Mt. Oral |
| Tourist Attractions: Diving, Angkor Wat, Bayon, Temples of Angkor, National Museum, Royal Palace, Killing Fields, Beaches. |
| International Airports: Phnom Penh and Siem Reap |
| Money: Riel (US$1=4000riel) |
| Voltage: 220v/50Hz |
| Time: GMT +7 hours |
| Country Calling Code: 855 |
| Business Hours: 7:30-11:00 / 2:00-5:00, Closed Saturday afternoon and Sunday |
International Gate Ways: - Phnom Penh International Airport
- Siem Reap International Airport
- Sihanoukville Port
- International Border Checkpoints
- Bavet (Svay Rieng Province)
- Kaam Samnor-Koh Rokar (Kandal-Prey Veng)
- Cham Yeam (Koh Kong Province)
- Poipet (Banteay Meanchhey Province)
- O'Smach (Oddar Meanchhey Province)
- Phnom Den (Takeo Province)
- Dong Krolor (Stung Treng Province)
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Visas can be obtained at Royal Embassies and Consulates of Cambodia
Visa on arrival: valid for 30 days, is issued at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport and most international border crossing.
Visa fee: (don't let them charge you in Baht, or charge anything extra!)
- Business visa: US$25 (can be renewed from within Cambodia)
- Tourist visa: US$20 (you must enter and exit to renew tourist visas
You can also now apply your visa directly through Cambodia e-Visa.
- International Airport:
- Foreigner: US$25
- Cambodian: US$18
- Domestic:
- Foreigner: US$6
- Cambodian: US$5
Phnom Penh International Airport: On arrival, taxis and motorcycle taxis (motodups) can be hired just outside the arrival lobby. There are no meter taxis. Taxis cost $7.00 for the 30-50 minute ride into the city center. Cheaper, slower and less comfortable, motorcycle taxis can be hired for $2 into town. A taxi to the airport from town costs $7. Shared taxi for $2/person.
Siem Reap Airport: The airport sits 6km from town. Outside the terminal is a ticket booth for registered taxis into town. Independent taxis and motorcycles wait just outside the airport. The price is the same for both: motorcycles are $1 and cars are $5 into town. Most hotels offer free transportation from the airport but you must notify them in advance of your arrival.