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You've trusted your eyes your whole life, but visit Cambodia and you just may start doubting them.
How else to explain the unthinkable splendour of the 9th- to 13th-century Khmer temples, the tropical islands with barely a beach hut in sight and the untold adventures lurking in northern forests?
Cambodia promises a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences to the intrepid traveller. Your heart will race at Angkor Wat, one of the world's greatest achievements, only to haltingly derail when faced with the impact of humankind's darkest moments. After two decades of war and isolation, only now is Cambodia truly starting to recover from the Khmer Rouge's genocidal 1975-79 rule.
Travel Warning: Landmines
Landmines are still a real danger in Cambodia, with up to six million live mines dotted around the countryside and near the border with Thailand. Stick to the beaten track - even at Angkor.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Kingdom of Cambodia
Population
14,000,000
Currency
Name: Riel
Code: KHR
Symbol: CR
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Khmer
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +7
Country Dialing Code
+855
Weights & Measures
Metric
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