Reminders of two historical periods will dominate a visit to Cambodia - the glorious remains of the great Khmer civilisation at Angkor and the harrowing memorials to the brutal genocide of the 1970s. The temples at Angkor are one of the great historical sites in the world and a highlight of any trip to south-east Asia, a magnificent testament to the Khmer Empire of the 9th to 15th centuries. From one of humanity's great achievements to one of its darkest chapters - the Killing Fields and the genocide memorials are disturbing and moving testimonies to the brutality of Pol Pot and his regime. After all the historical exploration, there's the chance to unwind in the beautiful beaches of Sihanoukville, far from the tourist crowds in neighbouring Thailand. Explore in depth highlights of Cambodia.
| Tours | Unesco WHS | Guidebooks |
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| groups tours with set departures |
World Heritage Sites | country, regions and cities |
| Time zone: | GMT +7 (Southeast Asia time) | Daylight savings: None |
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| Main languages: | Khmer |
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| Other languages: | English, French, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese |
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| Currency: |
riels (KHR) €1 = ៛0.00, $1 = ៛4200, £1 = ៛5585 (rates as of Sep 2016) |
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| Internet Domain: | .kh | International Dialling Code: 855 |
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Further information on Cambodia
Discover more about Cambodia - the country's geogrpahy and natural features, an assessment of its status on freedom and rights and data on the country's population and economy.
Geography & Natural Features
Total area: 181,040 sq km (4,520 sq km under water)
Coastline: 443 km (Gulf of Thailand)
Neighbours (border lengths): Laos (541km), Thailand (803km), Vietnam (1,228km)
Climate: Tropical climate with a rainy, monsoon season between May and October and a dry season between November and April. There is little seasonal temperature variation.
Highest mountain: Phnum Aoral (1,810m)
Freedom & Rights
Summary status and rankings for Cambodia from classifications of different organisations measuring political and economic freedom, democracy and civil rights. See more details of these rankings.
| Index | Status | Rank | |
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 | Freedom in the World | Not Free | - |
 | Democracy Index | Hybrid regime | 103/167 |
 | Economic Freedom | Mostly Unfree | 110/179 |
 | Press Freedom | Difficult situation | 137/179 |
 | ILGA LGBT rights | Limited rights | - |
 | Corruption Perceptions | High corruption | 156/174 |
| Overall Ranking: | 140/195 | ||
Other Data & Links
Full name: Kingdom of Cambodia Status: Independent Country
Population: 15,458,332 (rank: 68/196) Density: 85.3 people/sq km (rank: 94/196)
Ethnic groups: Khmer 90%, Vietnamese 5%, Chinese 1%, other 4%
Religions: Theravada Buddhist 95%, other 5%
GDP (PPP): $39.64 billion GDP per capita: $2,600 (rank: 152/195)
Information derived from the CIA World Factbook. Other country profiles: BBC News.