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Cambodia's Week, Explained in 5 Minutes

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Cambodia GuideEssential facts, not news

Country basics

Capital
Phnom Penh
Population
About 17 million
Area
About 181,000 km²
Language · Script
Khmer · Khmer script
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Currency
Riel (KHR, ៛) · US dollar widely used
Time zone
UTC+7 (ICT) · No daylight saving

Emergency & help lines

Police
117
Fire
118
Ambulance
119
Child helpline
1280

Traveler essentials

Country code
+855
Voltage · Plug
230V 50Hz · Type A/C/G
Driving side
Right-hand traffic
Major cities
Phnom Penh · Siem Reap · Battambang · Sihanoukville · Kampong Cham · Kampot · Poipet

Public holidays

Jan 1
International New Year's Day
Jan 7
Victory over Genocide Day
Mar 8
International Women's Day
Mid-April
Khmer New Year, Choul Chnam Thmey (3 days)
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May 1
International Labour Day
May 14
Birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni
Full moon of Visak (Apr/May)
Visak Bochea
Days after Visak Bochea
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Jun 18
Birthday of Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk
Sep 24
Constitution Day
Lunar month of Photrobot (Sep/Oct)
Pchum Ben (3 days)
Oct 15
Commemoration Day of King Father Norodom Sihanouk
Oct 29
Coronation Day of King Norodom Sihamoni
Nov 9
Independence Day
Full moon of Kadeuk (Oct/Nov)
Water Festival, Bon Om Touk (3 days)
Dec 29
Peace Day

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