Cambodia Languages - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

Citizens of all countries (excluding Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore and Philippines)..

Travel Health

Medical services in Cambodia are fairly basic and can be very expensive. If you are to..

Local Currency

The official Cambodian currency is the Cambodian riel. The exchange rate is fairly..

Weather

Like much of South east Asia, Cambodia experiences tropical weather where it is warm to..

Local Customs

The people of Cambodia are very friendly however it is important to remember that they..

Languages

Khmer is the language primarily spoken by Cambodians. Young people prefer to learn..

Transport Options

There are two international airports at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. There are direct..

Travel Tips

First and foremost, don’t go off the beaten track in Cambodia. Whilst a lot of..

Local Food

For those uncomfortable with chopsticks, the Khmer use cutlery! Rice and fish are the..

Local Timezones

Cambodian time is GMT+7 hours. This is the same as Thailand, Vietnam and Laos, so if..

Dutyfree Limits

You are allowed to bring into Cambodia: up to 200 cigarettes (or equivalent in tobacco);..

Languages

Khmer is the language primarily spoken by Cambodians. Young people prefer to learn English over other European languages and are generally keen to practice. Most market vendors and shop keepers can speak enough English to carry out transactions, however the calculator is often used to translate prices. Some elder people speak French from the colonial days, however the Khmer Rouge targeted those fluent in foreign languages so it is uncommon to find a fluent French speaker. Some people in the tourist industry speak Japanese.

Cambodia’s calling code is +855. It is possible to pick up mobile reception in bigger cities. Internet phone calls can also be made in some internet cafes.

Internet café’s are cheap and are prominent in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. They can also be found in Sihanoukville, Kampot and Kratie, however elsewhere can be scarce or non-existent. Computers can often be not the best with slow internet connections.

Highlights of Cambodia

Angkor Wat Information

When it comes to the great architectural and cultural icons of the world Angkor Wat takes it's place among the greats..

Phnom Penh Information

Not a destination for the faint of heart, Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and the country’s economic..

Anlong Veng Information

Anlong Veng is a small rural town that lies near the northern Cambodia / Thailand border around one hundred kilometres..

Beng Mealea Information

Beng Mealea - translated as "Lotus Pond" in the native Khmer - is one of Cambodia's lesser known archeological sites..

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