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Cambodia

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Capital
Phnom Penh
Population
17.2M
Area
181,035 kmยฒ
Language
Khmer

Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia. Its capital is Phnom Penh, with a population of approximately 17.2M and a total area of 181,035 kmยฒ. The official language is Khmer and the currency is the Riel (KHR).

๐Ÿ“Š Quick Facts about Cambodia

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Population
17.2M
total residents
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Total Area
181,035 kmยฒ
land coverage
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Pop. Density
95/kmยฒ
people per kmยฒ
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GDP (nominal)
$29.9B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$1,737
per person
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Currency
Riel (KHR)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Khmer
official
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Coastline
443 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+7
UTC offset
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Independence
1953
established
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Local Time in Phnom Penh

Cambodia covers an area of 181,035 kmยฒ with a population density of 95/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $29.9B ($1,737 per capita) and gained independence in 1953. It has a coastline of 443 km.

Did You Know?

Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious monument and the largest pre-industrial city in history โ€” at its peak it housed over one million people, while London had only 50,000. The temple appears on Cambodia's national flag.

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Facts about Cambodia

  1. Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world โ€” 400 kmยฒ of temples.
  2. Cambodia has the highest proportion of Buddhist monks per capita in the world.
  3. The Khmer Rouge killed an estimated 2 million people between 1975 and 1979.
  4. Cambodia's flag is the only one in the world featuring a building.

โœˆ๏ธ Travel Information for Cambodia

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Best Time to Visit
Novemberโ€“April
Tropical monsoon, hot year-round
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Cost of Travel
๐Ÿ’š Low Budget
Budget โ€” compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$2โ€“5
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$15โ€“40
per night
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Visa
Visa on arrival
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type A/C/G, 230V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Right
side of the road

โš ๏ธ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.

๐Ÿ“ Cambodia on the Map

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๐Ÿ“ Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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๐Ÿ† Cambodia World Rankings

1st
Temple Complex
Home to Angkor Wat โ€” world's largest religious monument
1st
Freshwater Fish
Tonle Sap provides 75% of Cambodia's freshwater fish
3rd
SE Asia Tourism
3rd most visited country in Southeast Asia
1st
Silk
One of the world's oldest silk weaving traditions

๐Ÿ› Must-See Places in Cambodia

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Angkor Wat

The world's largest religious monument โ€” a 12th-century Hindu temple complex covering 400 acres

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Bayon Temple

A UNESCO temple with 216 enigmatic giant stone faces peering from its towers

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Tonle Sap Lake

Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake โ€” it reverses its flow direction twice a year

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Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

A spectacular complex of buildings serving as the royal residence since 1866

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๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Countries Bordering Cambodia

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Thailand
Bangkok
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Laos
Vientiane
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Vietnam
Hanoi

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions about Cambodia

What is the capital of Cambodia?

The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.

What language is spoken in Cambodia?

The official language(s) of Cambodia are Khmer.

What is the population of Cambodia?

The population of Cambodia is approximately 17.2M.

What currency does Cambodia use?

Cambodia uses the Riel (KHR).

What continent is Cambodia in?

Cambodia is located in Asia, in the Southeast Asia region.

What is the GDP of Cambodia?

Cambodia has a GDP of $29.9B, with a GDP per capita of $1,737.

What is the best time to visit Cambodia?

The best time to visit Cambodia is Novemberโ€“April. The climate is Tropical monsoon, hot year-round.

Do I need a visa for Cambodia?

Visa on arrival

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