Cambodia
General Travel Information
The ancient Khmer Empire left Cambodia with a rich array of historical sites to be explored. The former capital of the Angkor Empire, located near the city of Siem Reap, is littered with a magnificent temple.
For decades temple cities like Angkor Wat, the Bayon and Banteay Srey Temple that were once hidden by overgrowth from the jungle have brought travelers and pilgrims from around the world under its spell. The temple complex of Angkor Wat is considered to be one of the most valuable cultural treasures of mankind.
The capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, is situated along the river and is a city filled with colonial flair, originality, and a wide selection of restaurants and shops. Major attractions in Phnom Penh include the ornate Silver Pagoda at the Royal Palace and the National Museum that boasts some of the countries oldest artifacts. In addition to these rich cultural offerings, the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields will give you insight into the dark past of the Pol Pot regime.
Apart from the unique partly subtropical landscape here will find beautiful beaches for a relaxing beach holiday.
Facts & Figures
Cambodia covers an area of 181,035 sq km with a population of 16 million people, including approximately 2 million in the capital Phnom Penh. Cambodia covers an area of 181,035 sq km with a population of 17 million people, including approximately 2 million in the capital Phnom Penh.
Local Time
MEZ + 6 hours / Summer + 5 hours
Weather
Cambodia has a tropical monsoon climate with two seasons.
The rainy season is from June to October. The southwest monsoon brings heavy rainfall and high humidity.
The dry season is from November to May with cool weather from November to February, and hot weather from March to May.
The average maximum temperatures in the interior throughout the year at about 30 ° C. On the island of Koh Thmei, temperatures do not get that high and are rarely more than 28 ° C.
Entry Requirements
Current process to visit Cambodia:
Get your e-visa Tourist Visa online via https://www.evisa.gov.kh/
Languages
The official national language is Khmer. English is spoken in tourist places and larger towns.
Currency
Cambodian Riel (KHR)
1 USD = ca. 4.000 Riel, 1 EUR = ca. 5.000 Riel
You can withdraw money from an ATM using a debit card or credit card, up to USD 400 per day, depending on the card. The ATM fee is approx. 4 USD. Dollar and Riel have the same currency value.
There are ATMs in the larger towns, but there are none on the islands. On the islands you can only pay by credit card in a few high-priced resorts. So the necessary money should be brought from the mainland.
Medical Information
For the entry to Cambodia, no vaccinations are required.
The following vaccinations are recommended: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio and Hepatitis A.
Please, check with your family doctor before you leave for the necessary medical precautions.
Recommended items to bring along include a first aid kit, antibiotic ointment for small wounds, cortisone cream, pain killers, antidiarrheals, something for sensitive skin, and burn cream.
If you are sensitive to insect bites, we highly recommend you bring a “Bite Away” or “heat it”. This device is widely available for purchase on the internet. It heats any insect bite to 50 degrees and destroys the protein in the bite, causing the itching to stop immediately.
In Cambodia you can only buy anti-mosquito spray with the active ingredient DEET or natural active ingredients. Anti-mosquito sprays with the active ingredient Icaridin are not available. Icaridin (also called picaridin) is considered to be better tolerated and does not attack plastics.
Cambodian Main Airports
Siem Reap – Angkor International Airport (SAI)
Phnom Penh – Techo International Airport (KTI)
Sihanoukville – Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS)
Traffic Regulations
In Cambodia is right-side traffic. You don’t need a driver’s license for motorcycles up to 125cc, but especially as a foreigner it is advisable to have a valid driver’s license as a precaution to avoid problems during traffic controls.
Power Supply
220 V AC