Cambodia’s capital, Khmer and currency details to check before travel
Cambodia is in Southeast Asia and has a coastline. Phnom Penh, Khmer, and two recorded currencies offer a starting point; practical details need checking.
A Southeast Asian country with Phnom Penh as its capital
Cambodia is part of Southeast Asia, within Asia. Phnom Penh is its capital and a city identified in the geographic data consulted. This is a useful starting point for planning, but it is not enough to determine distances, connections, or travel times between destinations: check current information before arranging transport.
Khmer and recorded currencies
Khmer is listed as the country’s language. Reference sources record both the Cambodian riel (៛) and the US dollar ($), without specifying which currency a particular business accepts or what payment conditions apply. Before travelling, check an up-to-date source for the payment methods you expect to need.
A useful check before finalising your trip
National data provides context, not a guide to services: it does not confirm current flights, local transport, prices, or schedules. Verify those details with providers before making decisions. Use this profile to get your bearings and check practical details against sources that cover current information.
Takeaways
Cambodia is in Southeast Asia and has a coastline. Its capital is Phnom Penh; Khmer is the recorded language. The reference sources list the Cambodian riel and the US dollar, but do not detail their everyday acceptance. Check practical information before travelling.
Cambodia: a Southeast Asian country; capital, Phnom Penh; recorded language, Khmer; recorded currencies, the Cambodian riel and the US dollar. The reference profiles consulted do not verify air routes or current services. Data-source attributions have been omitted.
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References consulted during editorial review. Times, requirements and advisories may change: always confirm with the official source.
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Phnom PenhLicence: Datos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
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Phnom PenhLicence: Datos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
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Phnom Penh, CambodiaLicence: ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
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Phnom Penh, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, 120203, CambodiaLicence: ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
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CambodiaLicence: CC BY-SA 3.0 DBpedia
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Phnom Penh International AirportLicence: ODbL 1.0 (base de datos) / DbCL 1.0 (contenidos) Phnom Penh International Airport · OpenFlights · ODbL 1.0
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Phnom PenhLicence: CC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q1850
