Cambodia is the successor state of the Khmer Empire, which ruled much of what is now Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. Emerging from a stigma as a war-torn country, Cambodia is drawing an increasing number of tourists seeking to visit ancient Khmer temples, empty beaches and dense tropical rain forests. However, it is best to stick to the well traveled tourist trails to avoid the banditry and land mines that are present in some of the more rural areas. Angkor Wat is unparalleled as a destination of historical grandeur in Southeast Asia. The Kingdom of Cambodia is an independent country with a population of more than 15 million.
Cambodia shares borders with Laos and Thailand in the north and with Vietnam in the east. It borders the Gulf of Thailand in the south.
Cambodia has a tropical climate and weather with a monsoon season that runs May to November. The less oppressive dry season lasts from December to May. Cambodia experiences high temperatures year round.
The official language is Cambodian (Khmer). English is widely used in business and is replacing French as the secondary language to learn.
Although the economy is still developing, restaurants and other businesses abound in the capital, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. The larger hotels offer some entertainment. Do not rely solely on credit cards, as they are not accepted nationwide. ATMs are not available.
The telephone system is generally reliable in the capital, but not in the countryside. Internet access also is available.
Transportation in Cambodia: Taxis are available in Phnom Penh. Air travel to popular tourist sites outside the capital is recommended as Cambodia has a limited road network that is deteriorating badly, making road travel dangerous. There are some rail services, which although cheap tend to be much slower than buses due to the state of disrepair plaguing the rail network.
Although political violence and civil unrest has decreased in Cambodia, spontaneous demonstrations and protests continue to occur. During the past five years, the country has enjoyed much more political stability and territorial unity than for decades. The government improved its image by successfully hosting a number of high level international meetings, but then suffered a serious blow as a result of anti-Thai riots in January 2003 when the Thai Embassy and much Thai-owned property were destroyed by rioters. The incidence of violent crime in Cambodia is high, especially after dark.
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