| -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=3,920 Riels) US dollar accepted. major credit cards And Travelers checks accepted at major place (Hotels, Shops and Some banks).
Phnom Penh
 Phnom Penh's history begins with the Lady Penh who discovered five Buddha images concealed in a tree, had a pagoda named Wat Phnom Don Penh built on the same spot. The city was founded nearly a century later, taking its name from the pagoda, that became the capital in 1866.
Following its recent traumatic history, parks, gardens and elegant villas are now being restored, tree-lined boulevards still reflect the elegance of the city's French colonial past, and camera-clicking tourists sit in pedicabs ("cyclos") which weave their way leisurely through the increasing numbers of cars and motorcycles. This pleasant scene, coupled with the current bustle of optimistic commerce, belies the chilling fact that the city stood abandoned and empty from 1975-1979 during the forced evacuation by the detested Khmer Rouge
Angkor Wat:
 Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Angkor is quite simply one of the wonders of the oriental world.
This incredible temple complex, which lay forgotten beneath the jungle for centuries, dates back to the 12th century and represents one of the world's most remarkable architectural achievements.
Spread over several hundred square kilometres, the former capital of the powerful Khmer civilisation, Angkor is truly spectacular with temples, monument and beautiful sculptures a testament to the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Khmers..
Angkor cannot be "done in a day." While most the main temples are clustered within a 10 kilometre radius, many tourists who visit for 3 days (considered the minimum time) often say they would like to stay for a week. Such is the spendour and the allure of the place.
What to See Around Angkor:
 There are about 60 temple ruins in the Siem Reap area alone so you need to choose according to your schedule and level of interest.
On the "must see" list are the legendary ruins of Angkor Wat, the giant faces of Bayon and the Giant tree at Ta Prom. The famous South Gate of Angkor Thom can be seen on route to Bayon. Angkor Thom has some interesting terraces and the massive "temple-mountain of Baphuon and Phimeanakas is worth seeing.
Other temples you should visit if time allows are Pre-Rup, Preah Khan, Neak Pean and Ta Som. If you have more time, visit the Roulous Group around 12 km outside Siem Reap, which contains monuments and early Angkor Art. Further away (38km from Siem Reap) Banteay Srey is also well worth a visit.
Sihanoukville:
 It is located 230 kilometres southwest of the capital city Phnom Penh. The little -known resort if Sihanoukville offers beach holidays to suit everyone.
About 1,500 rooms of all standards are currently available to all tourists who need sea breezes after tiring days spent exploring the temples of Angkor. Sihanoukville contains four beautiful beaches with white sand and swaying palms lapped by the ward, translucent water of the gulf of Siam. The water is clean, the people are friendly, and mass tourism refreshingly present-souvenirs are available.
Visitors can enjoy the nearby Kbal Chhay waterfalls, the Bokor Hills and the Ream National Park with its stretches of coast and mangrove forests. From Victory Beach, about three or four km away, boats can be hired to picnic on uninhabited islands where there is excellent snorkeling. There is a fast boat connection to Koh Kong province, and to Trat in Thailand, and there is an international border checkpoint.
The local Express Bus takes around three and a half hours to reach Sihanoukville from Phnom Penh by National Road No 4.
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