General information -CAMBODIA
AREA 181,040 km²
POPULATION 14,000,000. Khmer people account for about 90% of citizens. Ethnic group is 10%.
CAPITAL CITY Phnom Penh
CURRENCY Riel
LANGUAGES Khmer. The official language is Khmer. It is part of the Mon-Khmer family. English has gained popularity. The older people speak French.
TIME ZONES + 07:00 (GMT/UTC)
COUNTRY PHONE CODE +855
ELECTRICITY 220 V (Asia)
TIPPING Prices include 10% service charge. Tipping is greatly appreciated and should be rewarded on the level of service.
BANKS OPENING HOURS 9:00 am–3:00 pm (Mo.–Fr. except on public holidays).
HEALTH It is recommended to consult your doctor for necessary vaccinations.
NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Internation New Year's Day: 01.01.2012, Victory Day: 07.01.2012, Meak Bochea Day: 19.01.2012, International Woman's Day: 08.03.2012, Khmer New Year: 13.–16.04.2012, Labor Day: 01.05.2012, Royal Ploughing Day: 02.05.2012, Visak Bochea Day: 05.05.2012, Birthday of King NorodomSihakmoni: 15.05.2012, King Mother's Birthday: 18.06.2012, Bon PchumBen Day: 26.09.2012, Constitution Day: 24.09.2012, Coronation Day of King Norodom Sihamoni: 29.10.2012, King Father's Birthday: 31.10.2012, Independence Day: 09.11.2012, Water Moon Festival: 10.11.2012
CONTACT Asian Trails Co. Ltd., No.22, St 294, P.O.Box: 621 Sangkat Boeng Keng Kong I, Phnom Penh, Cambodia