Overview
The Cambodian currency is called Riel.
However, most Cambodians use US dollars as well as their own currency. Even the littlest shops quote prices in US dollars.
1 US dollar is equal to 4,000 Riels
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Phnom Penh Today
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Phnom Penh History
Phnom Penh became the permanent seat of the King in 1866. Royal Palace was built in the city for honor. Later French colonists established schools, hospitals, courts, heath centers, offices, prisons, etc to turn a partial village into a capital city. Soon in the 1870s the city’s picture changed into a modern metropolitan.
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Visa Information
A visa is essential for entering Cambodia and it can be obtained from the Cambodian Embassy in your country. Exemption is given from providing proofs of return tickets. And it takes three days to obtain visa from the date of application if dropped off and picked in person. Whereas it takes seven to ten days if a courier service is used.
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When to go
It’s ideal to tour the city in October to January, generally, because the intensity of humidity and temperatures are lower compared to all other months. Also, two of their major festivals, water festival and Pchum Ben also take place during these months so it’s a great chance for tourists to absorb the culture of the city in a pleasant weather.
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