Travel Facts
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General Information
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 Cambodia shares borders in the north with Laos and Thailand, in the east with Vietnam and in the southwest with the Gulf of Thailand. The landscape comprises tropical rainforest and fertile cultivated land traversed by many rivers
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Contact Addresses
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 Here we list some essential contacts you may need while travelling to Cambodia.
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Climate and Weather
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 Tropical monsoon climate. Monsoon season is from May to November. The most pleasant season is the dry season, from November/December to April. In the north, winters can be colder, while throughout most of the country temperatures
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Business Profile
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 Restoration of agriculture – the foundation of the Cambodian economy and the main source of employment – has been slow but steady. Rice is the staple; other products include maize, sugar cane, cassava and bananas.
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Accommodation
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 There is now a variety of good hotels available. The capital Phnom Penh and Siem Reap have numerous luxury hotels offering high standards and a range of recreational facilities.
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Travel - International
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 Bangkok Airways and Thai International fly to Phnom Penh from Bangkok. Malaysia Airlines flies from Kuala Lumpur, Vietnam Airlines from Hanoi, Aeroflot from Moscow, Silkair from Singapore and Lao International Aviation from Vientiane.
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Travel - Internal
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 Internal flights operate between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap for Angkor (travel time – 45 minutes), Battambang, Koh Kong, Sihanoukville and Stung Treng. The upgraded Siem Reap Airport, the main gateway for visitors going to see the ancient temples at Angkor
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Sport and Activities
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 There are still many thousands of unexploded landmines in more remote areas of Cambodia. Trekking is therefore still fairly limited, though some marked routes are available around Ratanakiri.
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Social Profile
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 Restaurants and other businesses abound in Phnom Penh, although the city remains poor. Food stalls are also common in Phnom Penh and can usually be found in and around the Central Market, O Ressei Market and Tuol Tom Pong Market. Khmer cuisine is very similar to Thai
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Public Holidays
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 Jan 1 2006: New Year’s Day. Jan 7: Victory Day. Feb 5: Meak Bochea Day. Mar 8: Women’s Day. Mar 30: Cambodian New Year. May 1: Labour Day. May 7: Visaka Buja Day (Birth of Buddha); Royal Ploughing Day Ceremony.
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