Facts about Cambodia

Facts

About Cambodia

Cambodia is a country of exciting contrasts and one that is filled beauty and splendor. Such sights as the Khmer temples, many dating back to the ninth and thirteenth centuries, the grandeur of the Angkor Wat remains a breathtaking featured treasure, and a mixture of lush tropical islands that remain largely unspoiled and ripe for flights of fancy and northern forests perfect for a little taste of adventure.

But for all of Cambodia's glorious beauty, there is dark stain that still resonates in the culture. Cambodia is a nation recovering from twenty years being isolated and home to bloodshed and horrible genocide—but it is recovering. Though the rule of Khmer Rouge is now in the past, the Cambodian people do not wish to forget. You can visit several sites which were established to memorialize the events.

Cambodia offers a rich tapestry for the thoughtful traveler. If you want relaxation and leisure, unspoiled tropical beaches, jungle jaunts await. If you want a bit of excitement and a taste of the cultural night life, look no further than the bustling capital.

Cambodia Facts

Full Name: Kingdom of Cambodia
Capital City: Phnom Penh
Area: 181,040 sq km/69,900 sq miles
Population: 14,000,000
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +7 ()
Languages: Khmer (official) English (other) French (other)
Religion: Buddhist, Animist, Cham Muslim, Christian
Currency: Riel (CR)
Electricity: 230V 50HzHz
Electric Plug Details: European plug with two circular metal pins
Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades
Country Dialing Code: 855