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Cambodia

CAMBODIA, Kingdom of Wonders, is the charming kingdom and wonderful land to visit by its World Heritage temples, Tumultuous history, Incredible food, and World most beautiful beaches. Siem Reap province, located in the northwest region of Cambodia, is the major tourist hub for the world-famous temples of Angkor and many eco-tourism resorts. è Cambodia Working Hours

§ Government offices: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday § Business offices: 08:00 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday § Shops: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week § Banks: 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday § Markets: 6:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 days a week.

è Climate

§ Tropical humid climate § Rainy season: May to November § Dry season: December to April

è Main Language

Khmer is the national language. English can be used as a communicating language in the country. è Electricity 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Most of the plugs are flat 2-pin, but round 2-pin plugs are also used in some places. Adaptors are widely available.

è Telephone Services 1/ Local phone calls

To make a phone call within Cambodia, dial zero + the area code (or mobile prefix) + the six-digit number. e.g. 012-900-900 or 078-900-900

2/ International phone calls § When dialing internationally to Cambodia, use the country code (855) + the area

code (or mobile prefix) + the six-digit number. e.g. +855-12-900-900 § When dialing an international call from Cambodia, precede the phone number with

'007' or '001'. e.g. 007-662-251-0000 è Airport

Three international airports are: Phnom Penh International (PNH), Siem Reap International Airport, & Sihanoukville International Airport.

è Cambodia Visa Most foreign Visitors are now able to obtain the Cambodia visa upon arrival at the airport.

It is no longer necessary to get the visa stamp at the Cambodian Embassy before your visit. If you are from an ASEAN country and hold a passport from Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam, you do not need a visa to enter Cambodia for between 14 and 30 days depending on the country. Just prepare the following documents:

• A Passport Photocopy • 1 photo of 3x4 cm • US$20 Cash for tourist visa fee (Paid directly to the Immigration)

è Where to visit

http://www.tourismcambodia.org/provincial_guide/index.php?view=attraction&prv=21#comp

http://www.tourismcambodia.org/provincial_guide/index.php?view=attraction&prv=15#comp

http://www.tourismcambodia.org/provincial_guide/index.php?view=attraction&prv=9#comp

Not to miss! Water festival, the national festival of Cambodia, will be held on November 10-12 at Angkor temple areas.