Welcome to Phnom Penh

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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 still untouched rural communities. Wind yourself down these rivers and arrive to the largest fresh water lake in the region, Tonle Sap, and a rich history, which reached its peak under the Angkorian Empire. Once a sleepy backwater, Phnom Penh is buzzing today with commercial activity, as the country develops after years of isolation. It is dotted with monumental landmarks in a surreally beautiful environment. Old French colonial mansions stand alongside newly emerging designs, which make the city’s mixed architecture and communities fascinating sites to explore.

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Population 1 000 000
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Opening hours Most shops are open Monday to Sunday from 8.00 – 19:00. Markets open from 6.00 to 17.00. Stores and markets are only closed on public holidays.
Website www.khmer.ws
www.cambodia.org
www.tourismcambodia.com
www.tourismcambodia.org/
Newspapers The Cambodia Daily
Phnom Penh Post (bi-monthly)
Cambodge Soir
Emergency numbers 119 (Ambulance)
117 (Police)
118 (Fire)
Tourist information Address: No3, Monivong Boulevard
Tel: +855 23 427 130
www.tourismcambodia.com