Situated at the crossroads of three great rivers - the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac – Phnom Penh is the heart of a country steeped in tradition, overflowing with rice paddies, jungles and rural communities.
Once a sleepy backwater, Phnom Penh now buzzes with commercial activity, as the country develops after years of isolation. It is dotted with monumental landmarks in a surreal environment. Old French colonial mansions stand alongside newly emerging designs, which make the city’s mixed architecture and communities fascinating to explore.
Facts
Population: |
1,502,000 |
Currency: |
Cambodian Riel (KHR): 1 KHR = 10 kak = 100 sen |
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Emergency numbers: |
Ambulance: +855 023 724 891 (or 119 if you have a Cambodian phone number) Police: +855 023 366 841 - +855 023 720 235 (or 117 if you have a Cambodian phone number) Fire: +855 023 723 555 (or 118 if you have a Cambodian phone number) |
Newspapers: |
The Cambodia Daily The Phnom Penh Post (bi-monthly) The Southeast Asia Weekly |
Opening hours: |
Most shops are open Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 7 pm. Markets open from 6 am to 5 pm. Stores and markets are only closed on public holidays. |
Tourist information: |
Tourist Information Center in Phnom Penh 262 Monivong Boulevard Khan Daun Penh Phnom Penh
+855 023 218 585 info@tourismcambodia.com |
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