Situated in South-Eastern Asia, Cambodia ๐ฐ๐ญ (officially Kingdom of Cambodia) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 17.6 million and a total area of 181,035 kmยฒ, it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Cambodia through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Phnom Penh, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Cambodia located?
Cambodia lies in South-Eastern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 181,035 square kilometres, it ranks 91st in the world by total area.
Cambodia has a coastline as well as land borders with Laos, Thailand and Vietnam โ a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Phnom Penh serves as the capital โ the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Cambodia has to offer.
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Who lives in Cambodia?
Cambodia is home to approximately 17.6 million residents โ the 73rd largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Cambodians.
The main language spoken here is Khmer. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Cambodia rewards curiosity โ its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Cambodian riel (KHR, symbol แ). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Cambodia is +855. Websites from the country typically use the .kh internet domain.
If Cambodia came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Phnom Penh) and population โ these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Cambodia shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Cambodia
- Cambodia's flag emoji is ๐ฐ๐ญ โ its two-letter country code is KH and its three-letter code is KHM.
- Cambodia covers 181,035 kmยฒ, ranking 91st in the world by area.
- With about 17.6 million people, Cambodia holds the 73rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Cambodia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Cambodia shares borders with 3 countries.
Cambodia โ frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Cambodia?
- The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
- What is the population of Cambodia?
- Cambodia has a population of approximately 17,638,801 people, ranking 73rd in the world.
- Where is Cambodia located?
- Cambodia is located in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Cambodia?
- The main language spoken in Cambodia is Khmer.
- What currency is used in Cambodia?
- Cambodia uses the Cambodian riel (KHR).
