About The Destination

The town of Siem Reap, in northern Cambodia, is the primary access point for the Angkor Archaeological Park. The name Siem Reap literally means "Siam Defeated". These days, however, the only rampaging hordes are the tourists heading to the Angkor Archaeological Park.

Geography

Cambodia, also known as Kampochea, is a country located in Southeast Asia that is bordered by Laos, Vietnam...

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Population of Cambodia

An estimated 85-90 percent of the population lives in rural areas. Ethnically the population consists of...

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History of Cambodia

No one knows for certain how long people have lived in what is now Cambodia, as studies of its...

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Cambodia Climate and Weather

The climate can generally be described as tropical. As the country is affected by monsoon, it is hot...

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Currency of Cambodia

The official currency in Cambodia is the Riel which come in denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000,...

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Customs and Tradition

Cambodian culture and tradition have had a rich varied history dating back many centuries. Over the years...

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Khmer Art and Culture

Throughout Cambodia's history, religious principles guided and inspired its arts. A unique Khmer style...

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Religion

Theravada Buddhism is the prevailing official religion in Cambodia and approximately ninety...

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