GeographyThe kingdom of Cambodia is covering an area of 181,035 square kilometers divided into 24 provinces and municipalities. In the west the country is bordered by Thailand, in the north by Laos, in the east by Vietnam and in the southwest facing the gulf of Thailand. The modern capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. The inhabitants are Khmer or Cambodians. The national language is Khmer and in the past the country has also been called Khmer. The total populations of Cambodian today are around 14 millions.
Climate and Seasons
Climate and Seasons
Cambodia has two monsoons. One is cool and dry and lasts from November to April with the temperature around 17 degree C to 27 degree C (day and night) December and January are the coolest and the most pleasant months for tourists to visit Cambodia as the temperature is between 17 - 23 degree C, this monsoon is known as the dry season. The monsoon which is both humid and hot starts from May to October with the temperature around 27 - 40 degree C, known as the rainy season. In the rainy season, it rains almost everyday, from 1 to 3 hours a day in Siem Reap, but most of the day in mountain and sea areas, and mostly in June, July, August and September, while the dry season, no rain at all, please read more on the Weather & Climate.
Currency
Cambodia currency is Riel (KHR). It is issued in notes of 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000 and the coins of 10 cents, 20 cents and 50 cents but today they are not longer circulated in the markets.
To the foreign currency, 4000 riel to 1 USD, please read more on the Cambodian Currency.
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Language
The Khmer language is very unique. To the Western eyes the characters are much like those of Thai but a closer look reveals that they are in fact different. The older Cambodian spoke French that was the principal language used in educational system until 1975 even the French colony died since 1953. And today like many other countries in Asia now the young Cambodian generation chooses English as their second language.
Religion
Buddhism is the state religion in Cambodia. We worship Theravada Buddhism the same as Thai, Laos, and Myanmar. In fact, the original religion of the Khmer people before the Christian era was the animism but because of the Indianization in early of the Christian era brought Hinduism and Buddhism into Cambodia. Now the Khmer people worship three religions at the same time, Animism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, but the people do not know they worship three religions, they think that every religious activities they practice for daily life all are Buddhist.
Khmer Foods
Rice and fish are the basic meals among the Khmers. Local specialties include curries, soups, and many varieties of dishes prepared with beef, pork, poultry, and seafood, which is abundant in the rivers and oceans. Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai cuisines are also common to Cambodian as well as a variety of western cuisines, which can be found in all the major restaurants in Cambodia. As the result of the increasing of tourists in Cambodia the restaurant and bar life has remarkably expanded day to day.
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