The Orient - Cambodia - Country Information

Cambodia is bordered in the north by Laos and Thailand, in the east with Vietnam and in the southwest with the Gulf of Thailand. The capital, Phnom Penh, is situated at the junction of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers; the river Tonle Sap flows from a large inland lake of the same name. The ancient temple complex of Angkor is one of the most extraordinary architectural creations ever built with its intricate bas reliefs and soaring towers.

Key Facts
Full Country Name	Kingdom of Cambodia
Area	181,035 sq km
Population	11 million
Capital	Phnom Penh
Time Difference	GMT +7
Visa	Visa is required. For visa application form click here
Currency	New Riel
People	The principal ethnic majority are the Khmer who account for around 94% of the population while 3% are Chinese and 2.3% are Cham-Malays. The remainder are a combination of small ethnic minorities such as Thai, Lao, Kola and Vietnamese.
Language	Khmer
Dialling Code	+855
Electricity	110V and 220V

Visas:

Holders of UK Passports will require a visa to visit Cambodia, this can either be obtained in advance or on arrival for US$25.00(current cost) and one passport photograph is needed. Advance authorisation is not required. If you are travelling on a group departure your visa will be obtained on arrival by your Tour Manager and we will invoice you for the visa cost prior to your departure. Your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond your departure date from Cambodia and have at least two blank pages. For visa application form click here

Health risks:

Hepatitis A & B, Japanese encephalitis, Malaria, Typhoid

When to Go:

The best time to visit Cambodia is from mid October through to early April.  The rainy season tends to last from May to September and the remainder of the year is dry and sunny.