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CAMBODIA is known as Khmer and is a country located in Southeast Asia with a rich and sophisticated history, culture, and natural resources. This country is a prominent destination in ASEAN region. Cambodia's tourism sector generated approximately 32.4% of the GDP in 2017 bases on the World Travel and Tourism Council. The main spoken language is Khmer (from Sanskrit) and following by English.
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Geography
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Population:
Cambodia known as Khmer
181,035 km2 or 69,898 sq mi
Khmer
97.50%
2.50%
៛ Riel
1,813m or 5,989mi Phnom Aural (Aural Mountain)
Loas, Thailand, and Vietnam
500km or 311mi Mekong River
16,000 km2 or 6,178sq mi Boeng Tonle Sap
16.01 million (2017)
Language
Khmer is having influences from Sanskrit and Pali. This language has been widely spread all over the Khmer empire and used pre-Angkor era. Khmer language divides its history into four periods (The Old Khmer period, is subdivided into pre-Angkorian and Angkorian). Pre-Khmer before 600BC, Pre-Angkorian Old Khmer 600-800, Angkorian Old Khmer 800 to mid-14thcentury, Middle Khmer Mid-14th century to 18th century, and Modern Khmer 1800-Present.
Numbers
Vocabulary
ខ្មែរ
១
២
៣
៤
៥
៦
៧
៨
៩
១០
១១
១២
២០
២១
៣០
៤០
៥០
៦០
៧០
៨០
៩០
១០០
Khmer
Mouy
Pi
Bei
Boun
Pram
Pram - Mouy
Pram - Pi
Pram - Bei
Pram - Boun
Dob
Dob - Mouy
Dob - Pi
Mphei
Mphei - Mouy
Samseb
Seaseb
Haseb
Hokseb
Jetseb
Petseb
Kovseb
Mouyroy
English
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
20
21
30
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50
60
70
80
90
100
English
Thanks
Good-bye
Sorry
Eat
Drink
I/Me
Hello
bathroom
Toilet
Water
Speak
Need
Go
Rice
Mountain
Temple
Pagoda
Yes (male)
Yes (female)
No
Welcome
Good luck
Khmer
Orkhun
lea-heay
Som-tous
Nham
Perk
Khnom
Sour-sdey
Bon-tub-teuk
Bang-kon
Teuk
Niyeay
Trov-kar
Tov
Bay
Phnom
Bra-sat
Wat
Bat (male)
Jas (female)
Ot-te
Som-sva-kom
Som-nang-la-or
ខ្មែរ
អរគុណ
លាហេីយ
សុុំទោស
ញ្ញាុំ
ផឹក
ខ្ញុំ
សួរស្តី
បន្ទប់ទឹក
បង្គន់
ទឹក
និយាយ
ត្រូវការ
ទៅ
បាយ
ភ្នំ
ប្រាសាទ
វត្ត
បាទ
ចាស
អត់ទេ
សូមស្វាគមន៍
សំណាងល្អ
Common Phrases
ខ្មែរ
តេីអ្នកសុខសប្បាយទេ?
តេីនេះថ្លៃប៉ុន្មាន?
ខ្ញុំចង់ទៅ...
ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះ...
តេីមានបង្គន់នៅទីណា?
ខ្ញុំចង់ត្រលប់ទៅសណ្ឋាគារវិញ
តេីអ្នកនិយាយភាសា...ទេ?
តេីអ្នកមានលក់...ទេ?
តេីច្រកចេញនៅទីណា?
ខ្ញុំត្រូវការជំនួយ
English
How are you?
How much is this?
I want to go to...
My name is...
Where is the toilet?
I want to return to the hotel
Do you speak...?
Do you sell...?
Where is the exit?
I need help
Khmer
Ter nak sok-sabay te?
Ter nes tlai pon-man?
Khnom jong tov...
Khnom chmoh...
Ter mean Bang-kon nov ti na
Khnom jong tro-lob tov santhatkea vinh
Ter nak niyeay...te?
Ter nak mean luk...te?
Ter chrok jenh nov ti na?
Khnom trov kar jom-nouy
Weather
The average temperatures range from 24°C in the cooler months of Oct, Nov & Dec to 35°C at the hottest time of the year from March until June.
Rainy season known as monsoon. It begins in May till in October.
Dry season begins in November till April.
Months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (84%). Months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (71%).
Peak Season
November to April
Due the ease of the weather and the greenery after the rainy season. Make it as very pleasant season to travel. Number of people from different part of the world visiting Cambodia during this time of the year.
Low Season
May to October
Rainy season known as monsoon. It begins within this period of the year. This is also an off season. Because some travelers find it as an unpleasant travel period due to the rain. But it a welcoming time frame for farmers who are waiting for their crop to grow.
Currency
'Riel' is an national currency in Cambodia. However,Riel and USD are the common currencies accepted everywhere.
The riel was at first subdivided into 100 centimes (abbreviated to cent. on the coins) but this changed in 1959 to 100 sen. For the first few years, the riel and piastre circulated alongside each other. The first riel banknotes were also denominated in piastres.
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1st issue, 1955–56: 1 riel, 5 riels, 10 riels, 50 riels.
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2nd issue, 1956: 1 riel, 20 riels, 50 riels, 100 riels, 500 riels.
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3rd issue, 1963: 5 riels, 10 riels, 100 riels.
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4th issue, 1972: 100 riels, 500 riels, 1,000 riels, 5,000 riels.
4000៛ = 1$
Payment option
Having a mixture of cash and credit card with you while travelling is very handy and easy with minimal stress not only to Cambodia but anywhere in the world.
Cash
It always be the easiest spending method to all travelers. Nothing to concern when you carry cash.
Credit card
Visa/Master : Widely accepted in some establishment such hotels, restaurants or malls while small shops or business accept cash.
Amex : Accepted depends from place to place
ATM
You are able to find ATM’s in major towns and cities but it still limited in some provinces. You will get USD or Riel from your withdrawal depends on your selected options.
People
Cambodian is also known as Khmer. Traditionally Khmer people are likely to live in rural villages since the majority are either as farmer or fishermen and those who live in the touristic area make a living by providing goods and services to the tourist in the country.
Majority of Khmer people who live in the city or touristic area are able communicate in English and other languages. Smiling and waving are very common which you make feel a very warm welcome. You can always seek for any assistance by asking them directly and they more then happy to help you.
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Do's and Don'ts
Ask for permission before taking picture
Support the local economy
Removing shoes when entering any places
Dress appropriately inside a religious site
“Sampeah” show respect of greeting or thanks
Don't point with your feet or put it on the furniture
Don't start eating before elder
Women should never touch male monk or their robe
Do not wear short into religious temples
Shouldn't kiss in public
Electrical
There are three common associated plug types which are A, C, and G. Cambodia operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. You just pack an international converter for an easy use.
Type A
Type B
Type C
Connectivity
You can get free-wifi in most places eg. mini-mart, restaurant, coffee shops,... anywhere you go you just need to ask.
Getting your own sim-card is another easy way for you to access the internet. You may just need to spend a dollar or two for one week connectivity.
Travel Gear
Drinking Water
Tap water is not recommended to drink. You can always find the bottle of water easily and it cost around 1000៛ or $ 0.25 per bottle only.
Tips
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Keep yourself hydrated
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Use comfortable shoes when visiting places
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Have sunscreen in hand for sunny day
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Bring umbrella or cap
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Take only what you need when going out
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Collect all the necessary information for the selected sites
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Learn basic native phrases
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If you're on budget, eat local food or in a non-tourist area
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Don't over plan your trip
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Pre-book or pre-arrange before hand
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Be relax and enjoy your holidays
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