Cambodia
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Phnom Penh
- Population: approx. 16.9 million
- Languages: Khmer (official)
- Area: 181,035 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+7 (ICT)
- Currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR) & US Dollar (USD)
- Flag Colors: Blue, red, blue with a white depiction of Angkor Wat
- National Holiday: November 9 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Nokor Reach
- Neighboring Countries: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Phnom Penh
- Siem Reap
- Battambang
- Sihanoukville (Preah Sihanouk)
- Poipet
- Ta Khmau
- Kampong Cham
- Kampot
- Kampong Chhnang
- Kampong Speu
- Koh Kong
- Kratie
- Pursat
- Prei Veng
- Stung Treng
Top 15 Highlights
- Angkor Archaeological Park (UNESCO)
- Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda (Phnom Penh)
- Ta Prohm ('Tomb Raider' tree-root temple)
- Tonlé Sap Lake & Floating Villages
- Koh Rong & Koh Rong Sanloem Islands
- Banteay Srei Temple
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) & Choeung Ek (Killing Fields)
- Bokor Hill Station & National Park (Kampot)
- Phare, The Cambodian Circus (Siem Reap)
- Battambang Bamboo Train
- Cardamom Mountains (Phnom Kravanh)
- Kbal Spean (River of a Thousand Lingas)
- Preah Vihear Temple (UNESCO)
- Kratie (Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching on the Mekong)
- Popokvil Waterfalls
Climate and Nature
Cambodia experiences a tropical monsoon climate with warm temperatures year-round, divided into a dry season (November to April) and a rainy season (May to October). The geography features central floodplains dominated by Tonlé Sap Lake and the Mekong River, flanked by the Cardamom Mountains and southern tropical beaches.
Culture and Gastronomy
Cambodian culture is deeply anchored in Theravada Buddhism and the heritage of the historic Khmer Empire, celebrated through traditional Apsara dance performance. Khmer gastronomy emphasizes delicate, aromatic flavors. Iconic dishes include Fish Amok (steamed fish curry in banana leaf), Lap Khmer (spicy beef salad), Kuy Teav (noodle soup), and Kampot pepper stir-fries.
Economy
Cambodia's economy is growing rapidly, propelled by garment manufacturing, agriculture (primarily premium rice exports and rubber), and construction. Heritage tourism centered around the ancient temples of Angkor and tropical beach resorts serves as a major foreign revenue engine.
Did you know?
- Cambodia is one of the very few countries in the world to feature a historic building (Angkor Wat) on its national flag.
- The flow of the Tonlé Sap River reverses its direction twice a year due to monsoon water pressure changes on the Mekong River.
- Tuk-tuks and traditional motorcycle-pulled 'remorques' serve as the primary mode of daily transport across major Cambodian cities.
- Kampot Pepper, harvested in southern Cambodia, holds protected geographical indicator status and is revered by world-class chefs.
- Angkor Wat stands as the largest religious structure on Earth, originally constructed in the 12th century as a Hindu temple complex.
Live footage: Discover Cambodia via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Cambodia and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Cambodia: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Cambodia: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Cambodia in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
