Language
Overview
The official language is Khmer and is spoken by 95% of the population. French is the language of commerce and education. Chinese and Vietnamese are also spoken. The younger generation often also speaks English.
Public Holidays
01/01/2022 New Year
01/07/2022 day of the victory
02/16/2022 Meak Bochea day
03/08/2022 International Women’s Day
04/13/2022 Cambodian New Year Celebration
05/01/2022 Labor Day
05/13/2022 Birthday of King Sihamoni
05/15/2022 Vesakh Day (Buddha’s Birthday)
05/19/2022 The Plowing Ceremony
06/18/2022 Birthday of the former Queen
09/24/2022 *Pchum Ben Day
09/24/2022 Constitution Day
10/29/2022 coronation day
10/31/2022 Birthday of former King Sihanouk
11/09/2022 Independence Day
12/10/2022 international human rights day
Source: Top-mba-universities.com
(a) [*] Religious holidays are determined according to the Buddhist lunar calendar and are subject to change.
(b) Holidays falling on a Saturday or Sunday are observed on the following regular working day.
Duty free shopping
Overview
The following items can be imported into Cambodia duty-free: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 200 g of tobacco (18+); 2 liters of alcoholic beverages; 350 ml perfume or eau de toilette. Medicines to be taken constantly in a quantity sufficient for the stay.
Prohibited Imports
Weapons. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Contact addresses
Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Consulate General in Zurich.
Chemin Taverney 3, PO Box 213
Le Grand-Saconnex
Switzerland
+41 (0)22 788 77 73.
http://www.cambodiaembassy.ch
http://www.cambodiaembassy.ch
Mon-Fri 09.00-12.00 and 14.00-17.00. Visa department: Mon-Fri 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.00.
Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia
(Also responsible for Austria.)
Avenue de Tervuren 264A
Brussels
Belgium
+32 (0)2 772 03 72.
Mon-Fri 09.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00.
Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Benjamin-Vogelsdorff-Strasse 2
Berlin
Germany
+49 (0)30 48 63 79 01.
http://emb-cambodia.active-city.net
http://emb-cambodia.active-city.net
Mon-Fri 08.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.00.
Business
Business etiquette
Shirt and tie are appropriate. Knowledge of English and French is helpful. Business hours: Mon-Fri 7am-11.30am and 2pm-5.30pm.
Business contacts
Information can be obtained from the embassy in Berlin (see addresses).
Communication
Phone
Autodial Long Distance Service. Many payphones are payphones. Phone cards are available at post offices, hotels and supermarkets in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Mobile phone
GSM 900 and 1800. Cellular carriers include Samart (GSM 900) (website: www.hello016-gsm.com) and Cambodia Shinawatra (GSM 1800) (website: www.camshin.com). The reception/transmission area is limited to Phnom Penh and other larger cities. Mobile phones can be rented. Roaming agreements exist with Germany and Switzerland, among others.
Internet
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, provider is Big Pond (Internet: www.bigpond.com.kh). Internet cafes are widespread in Phom Penh and Siem Reap.
Post office
Postal delivery is unreliable. Airmail to Europe takes about 5 days. Post offices in Phnom Penh are open Mon-Fri 7am-5pm.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly for the current frequencies (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
