Fast Facts Cambodia!
What is the weather like in Cambodia?
December and January are the best months for travel in Cambodia
although it is still hot and humid. The months of November and
February are tolerable. Stay away during the summer months of
March through May, as the weather is extremely hot, and June
through October when it is monsoon season.
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for the current forecast in Cambodia.
What is needed for entry into Cambodia?
US and Canadian citizens need passports and visas. The easiest
way to obtain a visa for Cambodia is to click here.
Are there any health precautions I should take?
There are no health requirements for entering Cambodia, however,
it is highly recommended that you ask you doctor about obtaining
malaria suppressants and possible vaccinations for hepatitis
and typhoid. Polio is also present in Cambodia. Bring along
plenty of insect repellant and cover any wounds with a bandage.
Avoid swimming in ocean or freshwater while in Cambodia, as
many contaminants are in the water.
Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/seasia.htm
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/ith/countrylist03.html
What is the currency?
The currency in Cambodia is the riel. One American dollar equals
approximately 4033 riels. For updated currency information,
click here.
Tipping: Tip 10% for good service from taxi drivers, waiters,
and hotel staff.
What are the best things to shop for in Cambodia?
Shop for replicas of Angkor’s bas-reliefs and sculptures,
carvings of wood and stone, naturally dyed silk called leak
tomuhjeat, Cambodian music and instruments, and precious
stones. Be prepared to bargain, which is best done with small
U.S. bills which are accepted throughout the country.
What are the voltage requirements in Cambodia?
Voltage: 230 V; Plugs A & C* (Some
outlets are a combination of type A and C and can accept either
type plug. Plug G may be found in some hotels.) You will need
a voltage converter, and plug adapter in order to use U.S. appliances.
We recommend getting a universal adapter and converter kit.
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information about electrical standards around the world.
