Cambodia
Kingdom of Cambodia
People: Cambodian
Cambodia is home to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. Cambodia is located in South-Eastern Asia and has a population of around 17.6 million. Its capital city is Phnom Penh, and the most widely spoken official language is Khmer.
By the numbers, Cambodia is the 73rd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.22% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 88th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 97 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Cambodia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Kingdom of Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Phnom Penh |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia |
| Population | 17,577,760 |
| Area | 181,035 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) $ |
| Official Language | Khmer |
| Dialling Code | +855 |
| Internet TLD | .kh |
| Timezone | UTC+07:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | KH / KHM |
| Borders | Laos, Thailand, Vietnam |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cambodia
What is the capital and currency of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh and the currency is the United States dollar (USD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
What currency does Cambodia use?
Cambodia uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
The official language of Cambodia is Khmer.
What is the dialling code for Cambodia?
The international dialling code for Cambodia is +855.
What side of the road does Cambodia drive on?
Cambodia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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