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Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia in the southern part of Indochina, covers an area of 181,035 square kilometers and has a population of 13.124764 million (2003 est.).
The country’s shape is an almost-square polygon, with Kampong Thom province as it central point. The country extends 440 kilometers from north to south and 560 kilometers from west to east.
This shape makes Cambodian easy for tourists to navigate and poses no difficulties for the development of tourism. Among the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Cambodia ranks eighth in land size and seventh in population.
Its geographical location makes Cambodia an easily accessible ecotourism destination for travelers in neighboring counties and other parts of the world. The country is situated geographically between 10th and 15th latitudes north and the 102nd and 108th longitudes east.
The country has a tropical climate-warm and humid. In the monsoon season, abundant rain allows for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops. This year-round tropical climate makes Cambodia ideal for developing tourism. Travelers need not fear natural disasters such as erupting volcanoes or earthquakes, and the country is not directly affected by tropical storms.
Phnom Penh, capital city of Cambodia
Phnom Penh is the only one Capital of Cambodia. It is burgeoning year after year. Comparing to over last five years …
Angkor Wat, UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Angkor Wat, a World Heritage, is simply unique, a stunning blend of spirituality and symmetry, an enduring example …
Sihanoukville a coastal city in Cambodia
The big attractions around here are the four beaches ringing the headland. None of them qualify as the region’s …
Bokor Hill Station, the old french hotel in Bokor
A collection of French colonial buildings, ruins atop the cliffs at Bokor Mountain and Bokor National Park, was built as a resort by colonial French settlers …
Koh Ker Archaeological Site
It was the Capital of the Khmer Empire, Cambodia’s second largest temple town located about 120 kilometres northeast of Siem Reap and Angkor Wat …
Preah Vihear Temple
Built during the period of the Khmer Empire, it is an ancient Hindu temple, situated atop a 525-metre on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia …
Battambang, Cambodia’s second-largest city
Cambodia’s second-largest city, a popular tourist destination and the capital city of Battambang province, located in north western Cambodia …
Mondulkiri, Exploring Cambodia’s Wild East
The province is known for its forested hills and amazing waterfalls, ecotourism tours, wild landscape and animals such as leopards, bears and elephants …
National Parks in Cambodia
Kirirom National Park, Phnom Kulen National Park, Virachey National Park, Botum Sakor National Park, Preah Monivong National Park, Ream National Park, Kep National Park
Top Destinations in Cambodia
Angkor Wat (Angkor Archaeological Park), Phnom Penh the Capital City, Sihanoukville Beaches and islands, Battambang City, Kratie Town, Tonle Sap Lake, Ratanakiri Province, Kampot City on the Preaek Tuek Chhu River, Sambor Prei Kuk Archaeological Site, Banteay Chhmar Commune
Top Attractions in Cambodia
The Temple of Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Bayon Temple, The Killing Fields, Silver Pagoda, Bokor Hill Station, Preah Vihear Temple, Koh Rong (Island), Koh Ker Temple Complex, Cambodia Landmine Museum, Banteay Srei Temple, Ta Prohm, Koh Rong Sanloem (Island)
Waterfalls in Cambodia
Boo Sra Waterfall in Mondulkiri, Kbal Chhay Waterfall in Sihanoukville, Lak Pok Bras Waterfall in Sen Monorom, Rum Near Warerfall in Sen Monorum, Chrey Thom Waterfall in Mondulkiri, Cha Ong Waterfall in Banlung, Katieng Waterfall in Ratanakiri, Tada Waterfalls in Kampot, Sen Monorom Waterfall in Mondulkiri, Kachang Waterfall in Ratanakiri, Ou’Sean Lair (7 Steps Waterfal) in Banlung, La Ang Khin Waterfall in Mondulkiri
Cambodian Tourist Visa (T class)
Valid for 30 days or less is issued at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport and most international border crossing. For ASEAN countries and hold a passport from Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, Malaysia or Indonesia you do not need a visa to enter Cambodia for up to 30 days.
Ports in Cambodia
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, Phnom Penh Autonomous Port, Port of Koh Kong, Port of Kampot
International Border Checkpoints in Cambodia (small list)
Bavet in Svay Rieng Province border gate between Cambodia and Vietnam (Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City), Cham Yeam Border Check Point border gate between Cambodia and Thailand (Trat Province), Poipet in Banteay Meanchey Province border gate between Cambodia and Thailand (Sa Kaeo Province), Prek Chak Border Check Point, border gate between Cambodia and Vietnam (Mekong Delta)
Cambodian Tourist Visa (T class)
Valid for 30 days or less is issued at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport and most international border crossing. For ASEAN countries and hold a passport from Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, Malaysia or Indonesia you do not need a visa to enter Cambodia for up to 30 days.
Facts about Cambodia