BRIEF OVERVIEW:

• Main Language : Khmer
• Main Religion : Buddhism (Theravada)
  
• Population : 14.8 million (UN 2005)
  
• Ethnic group : Khmer , Vietnamese and Chinese minorities
• Montery Unit : 1 riel = 100 sen
• Climate : tropical humid climate : rainy (monsoon) season ( May to November) and dry season (December to April)
  
• Capital : Phnom Penh
• Major Cities : Phnom Penh , Siem Reap , Sihanouk Ville , Koh Kong
• Area : 181,035 sq km (69,898 sq miles) : water 2.5%
• Coastline : 443 km
• Independence: 9 November 1953
  
• GNI per capita: US $380 (World Bank)
• Major Exports: Garments, Fisheries Products, Rubber
• Major Export Trading Countries: United States, Germany, UK, Singapore, Japan
• Major Imports: petroleum products, construction materials, vehicles and motorcycles, clothing
• Major Import Trading Countries: Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Korea
• Internet domain: .kh
• International dialling code: +855
• Electricity: 220V AC 50 Hz
• Driving: Right hand side; International Driving Permit required
• Direct Flight: from Bangkok, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane, Kuala Lumpur, and Guangzhou