Cambodia

Welcome to Cambodia

Capital of Cambodia: Phnom Penh
Population of Cambodia: 15 million - 26th in Asia
Size of Cambodia: 181,035 km2 - 25th in Asia
Languages in Cambodia: Khmer. Chinese and Vietnamese also spoken.

For over six centuries, the mighty Khmer Empire flourished in Cambodia, a scenic land of majestic temples, pristine waterfalls, and dense jungles. A protectorate of France between 1863 and 1953, the country suffered under the Khmer Rouge, a ruling party remembered mostly for its part in organizing the bloody Cambodian genocide of the 1970s. Today, a trip to Cambodia will reveal the region's troubled history, but also some of Southeast Asia's most significant archaeological sites. Few tourist attractions in Cambodia match the splendor of Angkor Wat, a World Heritage-listed temple complex that represents the biggest religious monument on the planet.

Highlights

Wake up early to witness Angkor Wat in all its glory, as the sun creeps up from behind, creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere throughout the ancient complex
Pay a visit to Kep’s renowned seafood market and indulge in favorite local crab and Kampot pepper dishes
Amble through the breathtaking country outside of Cambodia’s second city, Battambang, on a motorcycle
Pay respect to the tortured and murdered victims of Cambodia’s genocidal regime, the Khmer Rouge, at the Tuol Sleng Museum and Killing Fields
Watch the early evening hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh life pass by from a riverside balcony, cocktail in hand
Catch a ferry in Phnom Penh to sail up the Mekong into the heart of the Cambodian countryside