Cambodia / ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា / Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchéa – Let’s explore here
Cambodia is a stunningly beautiful forested country in South East Asia. It has a very long, rich and troubled history. It is composed of a central plain surrounded by the low lying Dângrêk Mountains. In the centre of the country lies a large lake called the Tonle Sap, which can flood to 9,500 square miles in size during the rainy season. Its neighbours include Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
What currency do they use in Cambodia?
In Cambodia they use the Cambodian riel and the US dollar. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
They speak Khmer in Cambodia. French and English are also widely spoken.
What time zone is Cambodia in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Cambodia?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Cambodia?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Cambodia yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog.
Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Cambodia?
Yes, wild camping is fine in Cambodia.
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