Geography
of Cambodia:
The geographical framework of Cambodia is found bordered by the Gulf of
Thailand to the southwest, Laos to the north and Vietnam to the east and
southeast. Its main artery is the Mekong valley, which crosses from north to
south. This is joined at Phnom Penh by the Tonle Sap, spreading to the
northwest in a large plain of water that extends for some 140 kilometers by
30 and irrigates the surrounding plains.
Temperature:
Every year the weather varies from 25°C to 30°C with an average temperature
of 27°C The maximum temperature is 40°C in April and lowest temperature is
16°C to 18°C in January. In Cambodia the high temperature increases to 220
days per year. There are two seasons clearly : dry monsoon (from October
until April) and raining monsoon (from May until September).
Population and area:
Cambodia has a population of 11,426,223 people in an area of 181,035 square
kilometers
Language and communication:
The official language is Khmer . English and French are widely spoken and
practical in conducting businesses.
Time Zone:
Cambodia is 7+GSM.
Business Hour:
Government offices open from 7.00 AM to 5.00 PM on weekdays only. The lunch
break is from 12.00 AM to 2.00 PM. Banks open from 8 AM to 3 PM.
Electric current:
Standard voltage is 220 volts.
Currency:
Riel is an official currency. Dollars and traveler's cheques in dollars are
widely accepted.
Airport Tax:
International departures: US$ 20. From Phnom Penh to Siem Reap US$ 15. All
other domestic destinations US$ 5.
Religion:
The national religion is Buddhism of the Small Vehicle, or Theravada, of the
Pali language. The monastic life plays the principal role and remain the
popular faith.
