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. Old French colonial mansions stand alongside newly emerging designs, which make the city’s mixed architecture and communities fascinating to explore.
Facts
Population: |
2.281 million (2023) |
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: www.cambodiadaily.com The Phnom Penh Post (bi-monthly): phnompenhpost.com |
Opening hours: |
Most shops are open Monday to Sunday from 8am–7pm. Markets open from 6am–5pm. Stores and markets are only closed on public holidays. |
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