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  Cambodia Fact File
Country Name:
 Kingdom of Cambodia  
Motto: Nation-Religion-King
Capital City: Phnom Penh
Government : Constiutional Monarchy
Important/Major Cities : Siem Reap (gateway to the temples of Angkor), Sihanouk Ville (port and beach town), Battambang Kompong Cham.
Major Rivers/Lakes: Tonle Sap River, Mekong River, Tonle Sap Lake
International Airports: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
Language: Khmer, Secondarily English and French Khmer(95%), ethnic-Vietnamese, ethnic-chinese,Cham,several 'hill tribes' in the northes.
Religion: Theravada Buddhism(97%), Islam, Christianity, Animism, Caodaism
Population of Cambodia: 13.1million(2001)
Land Area of Cambodia: 181,035 km2
Population of Phnom Penh: 1,184,945 (2001)
Land Area of Phnom Penh: 357 km2
Currency: Riel(US$1=4000R). US dollars are as commonly used as Riel
Voltage: 220v/50Hz
Time: GMT+ 7 hours
Business Hours: GMT+ 7 hours
Climate  
Practically speaking, Cambodia has four seasons: 1) December-February, Cool/dry; 2) March-May, hot/dry, 3) June-August, hot/wet; 4) September-November, cool/wet. The hottest day of the hot season rarely climb above 35C and the cool season may push the mercury as low as 20 C . The monsoons between June and October follow a regular pattern, clear mornings with 1-3 hour rains in the afternoon. The regularity of the wet season rains makes them easy to plan around.
Visas and Entry Requirements
A visa is required for most nationalities. Vaccinations are not required. One-month Visas are available on arrival at the international airports in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Tourist Visa: US$20. Business Visa: US$25. 1 photo required. Visa application form will be provided on inbound flights. Visas are also available at Thai/ Cambodian Overland border crossings tourist: 1000baht, business 1500baht. Tourist visas can be extended for one month, but only one time. Business visas can be renewed indefinitely. Renew visas through a travel agent or the 'Department for Foreigners'.
To and From Cambodia
The majority of visitors fly into the international airport at either Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. A growing number are also arriving overland from Thailand and Vietnam.