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Useful information before going to Cambodia:
Official name
:
Kingdom of Cambodia.

-Motto: Nation - Religion - King

-Area: 181,035 Square Kilometers. It is bordered to the North by Thailand and Laos, to the East and the South by Vietnam, And to the South and the West by the Gulf of Thailand.  

-Population of Cambodia:  13.1 millions(2001 est.)

-Capital: Phnom Penh, 41 Square Kilometers, It is considered as the center of Industry, Administration, Commerce and Tourism. The population is around 1,184,945 (2001 est.)  

-Language: Khmers is the official languages, inherited from the Mon-Khmer family, enriched by the Indian Pali and the Sanskrit languages, There are various dialects spoken in areas outside Phnom Penh.  English is the second language, followed by French & Chinese.  

-Ethnic Groups: Khmers 90%, Cham, Hill Tribes, Chinese and Vietnamese 10%.

-Religion: Official religion (Theravada Buddhism 97%), Islam, Christianity, Anismism.  

-Local Time: Cambodia runs at GMT +7 hours, the same time zone as its neighbors Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.  
-Business Hours: 7h30 - 11h30 / 13h30 - 17h00

-Climate: Cambodia has four season: 1(November-February 17c-27c, Cool/Dry season), 2(March-May  29c-38c, Hot/dry), 3(June-August 27c-35c, Rainy season / Hot), and 4(September-October 27c-35c Cool/Wet).  

-Electricity: All the city areas are provided with minimum electricity (220 volts) by the state. Many Public establishments are equipped with private power generators to supplement state electricity most of The plugs found in hotels are tow pin plus.  

-Currency and Foreign Exchange: 
-The Riels Denominations are Riels 100,000; 50,000; 20,000; 10,000; 5,000; 2,000;  1,000; 500; 200; 100; 50. Foreign currencies can be easily changed at most hotels, Airports or at Markets. -Riel to USD (US$1=4,100 Riels) US dollar accepted. major credit cards And Travelers checks accepted  at major place (Hotels, Shops and Some banks).

 

-Food: Rice and fish are the basic foods enjoyed by Cambodians. Delicious noodles soups are available at local restaurant.  Local specialties included curries, spicy salads, vegetables, a variety of soups, Traditional beef, pork and poultry dishes.  Seafood is also easily available. French, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese foods are also available. Cambodia is also known for its authentic French cuisine.  

-Telecommunications
-Telephones in Phnom Penh the phone card is available throughout the City, and the cards may be Purchased at many outlets. There are also several mobile phone systems. The Country Code: 855 and Phnom Penh area Code (IDD): 23 
-Telephone networks, including land cellular telephone are readily accessible in Phnom Penh, Siem - Reap, Sihanoukville, Battambang, Koh Kong, Sray Rieng, Kompong Cham, Kompong Speu and several others provinces. International direct dialing can be done directly from cellular Phones or from public Phones booths, as well as in hotels and other locations. Reversal of charges is available to the USD.
 

-Visa: At present, for a thirty days stay tourist visas are available to issued on arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport for US$20. Visas also can be issued at Cambodian Embassies overseas. Visitors crossing the border checkpoints from Vietnam, Laos and Thailand are encouraged to obtain entry visas at Cambodian Embassies abroad, Prior to cross.

-Airport Tax: US$25 international departure tax and USD6 Domestic air port tax.
-Health Requirements: Although no vaccinations are officially required for entry to Cambodia, They are highly encouraged. Visitors are advised to check with their doctor or a travel immunization clinic regarding protection against malaria, Typhoid, hepatitis A and B. any essential medications should be brought with you as there is no guarantee they will be available in Cambodia.
Useful words in Khmer:

Hello

Sousdey Mr. Lok

How are you?

Sok sap bay Te? Mrs. Lok  Srey

Very well

Sok sap bay Mss.  Neang Kanha

Thank you 

 Or Kunn     Excuseme    Sohm Toh

How much?

Tlai Ponn-manh?  I understand  Khnoim youl

Yes (man) 

Baat  When?  Pehl na?

Yes (women)

Chhas Where is? Noeuw tee na?

In Cambodia you should do.
Do: Remove your shoes when entering a temple and at other places where you observe         
      Cambodia people removing their shoes.
Do: "Sampeah" in lieu of the handshake. which is performed by placing the palms of the
      hands together, raising them to the face with the  fingertips at eye level, and inclining the  
      Head slightly forward. For the new generation and the normal people just can say      
      Sousdey (meaning hello) instead of sampeah.
Do: Bargain in shops. Only department stores and expensive shops sell at fixed prices.
Do: Ask for advice if you are uncertain about anything. The Cambodia are very courteous and
      will help you if they can.
In Cambodia you should not do.
Don"t: Sex with children is a CRIME ( Offenders face up 20 years in prison in Cambodia
         as well criminal Proceeding in their own countries).
Don"t: Touch a Cambodia on the head.
Don"t: Point or shake your finger at someone. when sitting, do not allow your toes to point   
 
         directly at the other person.
Don"t: Stand over a seated Cambodia when talking to him/her.
Don"t: Be impatient when a Cambodia pretends to understand but obviously doesn"t.
         He or She is just being polite. be patient and try again.
Don"t: Raise your voice, shout or call out to people. You will lose face if you shout or loss
         your
Temper in public and it will accomplish nothing. If, when discussing a problem with
         Cambodians, they smile or giggle, it is not a sign of disrespect, but rather a nervous
         reaction.
Don"t: Point at someone, especially at face/head. Cambodians believe that we all have a
         guardian
Spirit, from the moment we are born and that spirit is usually perched on the hard 
        
or shoulder.

Cambodia general infornation


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