Blog: Cambodia
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Phnom Penh was once nicknamed 'The Pearl of Asia' as was considered one of the finest cities in the region. Located in the south-central region of Cambodia, at the junction of the Mekong, Bassac and Tonle Sap rivers, Phnom Penh has been Cambodia’s capital for a majority of the last six centuries.
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Always take your shoes off when entering a temple or when visiting private houses. Never touch anybody’s head intentionally as it is regarded as a particularly holy part of the body. Accordingly, the feet are literally the lowest part of the body so do not point your feet at anybody or at a Buddha image.
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Cambodia cuisine is all about the contrasts, bitter and sweet, salty and sour, cooked and fresh. Check out the top must-try Cambodia dishes during your vacations.
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Khmer New Year, also known as Cambodian New Year is a three-day public holiday. The celebration is based on the traditional solar New Year, and falls on the 13th or 14th of April. In Cambodia, the celebration also marks the end of the harvest before the beginning of the rainy season.
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Citizens of most countries can apply for a visa online or get one on arrival in Cambodia. Citizens of the following countries must obtain their visa at Cambodian Embassy abroad before entering Cambodia: Afghanistan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, and Nigeria.