Practical Information
Political regime | Constitutional Monarchy – Political stability since 1997 Head of State: His Majesty the King, Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihamoni Head of Government: His Excellency Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen |
Language |
The official language is Khmer |
Religion |
Buddhism is the state religion and followed by the majority of Cambodians. |
Ethnic composition | 90-95% Khmer Ethnic Minorities: Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Lao, Tai, Chams, Phnong, Mnong, Tampuan, Kuy, Stieng. Large western expats community including French, Australian, Swiss, Americans, Russians. |
Currency | Khmer Riel (USD 1 = 4000 riels approximately) USD are commonly used in all transactions |
Major bank holidays |
Khmer New Year: mid April (3 days) |
Health | No particular vaccination is required. Yet it is advised to consult your doctor or get the latest information from the Pasteur Institute. |
Means of transportation | Plane, car, bus, minivan, taxi in town and provinces |
Accommodation | From 30 usd for a standard hotel room |
Food/catering | Both Asian and western foods are available |
Telecommunications |
3G/4G internet / Widely spread Wifi spots |
Electricity | Short cuts are frequent in the countryside, use of private generators |
Water |
Tab drinking water is not advised. |