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Passport
and Visas:
Cambodia has very liberal visa regulations. It is meant
to say a valid passport and visa are required for entry.
Visas can be obtained at Pochentong Airport in Phnom Penh
or Siem Reap (Angkor) Airport. All travelers have to do
is bring along two passport size photos and fill up visa
application. A one-month tourist visa costs US$20 while
a business visa costs US$25.00
Airport Tax:
International Departures: US$20
Domestic Departure: US$10
Electricity
All electric appliances use 220 volts
Time:
Cambodia has one time zone and seven (7) hours ahead of
GMT
Currency:
Riel is the Cambodia¡¦s currency. To check
for the today¡¦s exchange rate, please refer
to our Currency Exchange which is located on the front
page. However the US dollar is widely accepted. Travellers¡¦
cheques in US dollars can be changed at most banks in
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. If you plan to travel to outskirts,
it is advisable to use small change in US dollars although
the Riel is acceptable. Credit cards facilities are limited
but some banks, hotels and restaurants do accept them.
Language:
The official language is Khmer however English, Chinese
and French are widely spoken.
Population:
Approximately 11.7 millions and 90 percent of those are
Khmers and remaining is Chams (Islam), Chinese, Vietnamese
and Hill tribes.
Size:
181,035 square kilometers
Religion:
Official religion is Buddhism but Islam and Christianity
are widely also practiced
Climate:
Cambodia can be visited throughout the year. The climate
is tropical and distinguishes three major seasons. The
most pleasant season is the dry season from November to
March during which temperatures are cooler (average temperatures
20 ¡V 28C). The hot season lasts from March to June
(average temperatures 28-35C) and the rainy season from
May to early October.
Health:
Although vaccination is not official required, it is recommended
that traveler get vaccinated for cholera, typhoid, tetanus,
and hepatitis A and B if you are going to the provinces.
Sight Seeing:
The best and most inexpensive way to take in the sights
and sounds of Phnom Penh is by Cycle (a tricycle). There
are several tour operators in Phnom Penh who offer tours
to other parts of the country. Most of them also provide
cars and mini-vans for rent.
Transportation:
From Pochentong International Airport to anywhere in Phnom
Penh will cost you $5.00 per trip which is about 8 kilometers.
Hotel:
Room cost can start from $3 to $100 per night. Whether
you prefer to stay at Guest Houses with no air-con but
fan, a motel style which range from $10 to $45 or you
may stay at one of the 5 stars hotel e.g. Cambodiana,
Le Royal or Inter-Continental. The cost of $10 and up
will equip with air conditioner, refrigerator and a cable
TV.
Communication:
In the last few years, price on hand phone and service
have gone down sharply therefore almost everyone carries
one presently. There are five companies providing mobile
phones services and numbers starting from: 011, 012,
015, 016 and 018.
Business Hours:
Government offices are open from 7:30AM to 5:00PM but
for most banks 8:00AM to 3:30PM on weekday. However
most businesses open daily from 7:00AM to 8:00PM
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