The official currency is the Cambodian Riel (KHR) although US dollars are widely accepted. At the time of publishing the exchange rate is US$ 1 = 4000 KHR.

Credit and debit cards are accepted in major hotels in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, while cash is preferred in restaurants, shops, markets and other establishments. There are ATM machines in most cities and towns on the tourist route.

Khmer is the official language although good English is increasingly spoken in the main cities. The local language is written in the Khmer script, aesthetically similar to Thai or Lao.

Tipping isn't expected in Cambodia. However, many service workers in Cambodia earn a low wage, so if you are happy with the services provided by waiters, drivers, guides or others, leaving a small tip, depending on the service, will be much appreciated.

It is advisable not to drink water from the tap.

As in most of Southeast Asia, WIFI is readily available for free in hotels, restaurants, cafes, etc. Moreover, getting a SIM card in Cambodia is fairly simple and cheap (from $2 to $20). We recommend Cellcard or Metfone for most travelers, since they offer the best coverage.

No vaccination is required, but visitors are advised to receive inoculations against hepatitis A and B, typhoid and tetanus. Inoculation for yellow fever and tablets for malaria are not necessary although doctors still usually recommend them.

While some highly-regarded hospitals and clinics may be found in and around the capital, Phnom Penh, in more rural areas medical facilities are few and far between. In addition to these difficulties, serious medical complications are often not dealt with in Cambodia itself, but will instead require treatment abroad. We therefore strongly recommend taking out medical travel insurance.

Cambodia, like its neighbors is a relatively safe place to travel. However, it is always wise to exercise the usual precautions when traveling in this country, where petty theft and traffic incidents are not uncommon.

Cambodia has 16,2 million inhabitants, the vast majority of them Khmer (90%). Minorities include Vietnamese (5%) and Chinese (1%). The dominant religion is Buddhism (95% of the population).

Prices displayed are usually fixed, but in other cases, bargaining is accepted.

Cambodia is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. It is the same time zone as Bangkok.

In Cambodia electric current is mostly 220V. Sockets are both round and flat types.