What is the Capital of Cambodia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. Cambodia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 17,577,760. The official currency is the Cambodian riel and the primary language spoken is Khmer.
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Phnom Penh at a glance
| Capital city | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia (Kingdom of Cambodia) |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 17,577,760 (73rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+07:00 |
| Currency | Cambodian riel (KHR) |
| Calling code | +855 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Cambodia in context
- Cambodia covers 181,035 km², making it the 88th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 97 people per km² ranks 93rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.
- With 17,577,760 people, Cambodia holds about 2.6% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 0.4% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Cambodia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Cambodia — FAQ
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
Is Phnom Penh the largest city in Cambodia?
Yes — Phnom Penh is both the capital and the largest city of Cambodia.
What country is Phnom Penh in?
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia.
What continent is Phnom Penh in?
Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, is located in Asia.
Is Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia?
Yes — Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia (official name: Kingdom of Cambodia).
Phnom Penh is the capital of which country?
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, in South-Eastern Asia.
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