query: where to go in phnom penh cambodia?

title: Phnom Penh Legend

text: Penh created grew famous, and was visited by throngs of pilgrims. When Siam invaded Angkor a hundred years later, the capital city of Cambodia was moved to Phnom Penh. In Khmer language, "Phnom" means "Hill", so the city Phnom Penh means "the hill of the lady Penh". The temple believed to be built by Lady Penh is centuries old now, and is called Wat Phnom, or "Hill Temple". Phnom Penh Legend This is the legendary story of the founding of Phnom Penh. Lady Penh was a wealthy lady who lived on the outskirts of a village located in present-day Phnom

title: Phnom Penh

text: Sap River and crowned it with a shrine, now known as Wat Phnom at the north end of central Phnom Penh. ""Phnom"" is Khmer for "hill" and Penh's hill took on the name of the founder, and the area around it became known after the hill. Phnom Penh first became the capital of Cambodia after Ponhea Yat, king of the Khmer Empire, moved the capital from Angkor Thom after it was captured and destroyed by Siam a few years earlier. There is a stupa behind Wat Phnom that houses the remains of Ponhea Yat and the royal family as well

title: Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

text: Royal Palace, Phnom Penh The Royal Palace (, "Preah Barum Reachea Veang Nei Preah Reacheanachak Kampuchea"; ), in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. Its full name in the Khmer language is "Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chaktomuk Serei Mongkol" (). The Kings of Cambodia have occupied it since it was built in the 1860s, with a period of absence when the country came into turmoil during and after the reign of the Khmer Rouge. The palace was constructed after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong

title: Phnom Penh

text: in exchange for bullets and weaponry. The former high school is now the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, where Khmer Rouge torture devices and photos of their victims are displayed. Choeung Ek (The Killing Fields), away, where the Khmer Rouge marched prisoners from Tuol Sleng to be murdered and buried in shallow pits, is also now a memorial to those who were killed by the regime. The Khmer Rouge were driven out of Phnom Penh by the Vietnamese in 1979, and people began to return to the city. Vietnam is historically a state with which Cambodia has had many conflicts, therefore

title: Transport in Phnom Penh

text: air conditioned buses have run along three main bus routes across the city, managed by the Phnom Penh Municipal Government and formerly sponsored by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency. Line A travels north/south along Monivong Boulevard going around Wat Phnom (stop 21), the Central Market (stop 30) and near the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (Stop 41), Olympic Stadium (stop 37), the Royal Palace and the National Museum of Cambodia (stop 35). Line B serves the western side along Mao Tse Tung Boulevard, going much further south to Ta Khmao, capital of the Kandal Province near the Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre.

title: Independence Monument, Phnom Penh

text: flame on the interior pedestal is often lit by a royal or high official on these occasions, and floral tributes line the stairs. Every year, The Independence Monument is visited by foreigners and locals alike. Behind the monument is the Norodom Sihanouk Memorial, constructed in 2013. Independence Monument, Phnom Penh The Independence Monument (Khmer: វិមានឯករាជ្យ, "Vimean Ekareach") in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped

title: Independence Monument, Phnom Penh

text: Independence Monument, Phnom Penh The Independence Monument (Khmer: វិមានឯករាជ្យ, "Vimean Ekareach") in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the Khmer temple at Banteay Srei and other Khmer historical sites. The Independence Monument was designed by the Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann. It stands 37 meters tall. During national celebrations, The Independence Monument is the center of activity. A ceremonial

title: Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh

text: Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram (Khmer: វត្តឧបោសថរតនារាម) as known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot (, "Temple of the Emerald-Crystal Buddha") which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo () in Khmer. The vihara houses many national treasures including many gold and jeweled Buddha statues. The most significant are a small green crystal Buddha (the "Emerald Buddha" of Cambodia — some sources maintain it was made of Baccarat Crystal in 17th century but that's not possible since Baccarat Crystal didn't

title: Phnom Penh

text: the "Knai Bang Chatt". Monuments and memorials to the genocide during the Khmer Rouge era in the 1970s are the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (a former high school used as a concentration camp) and, on the outskirts of the city, the Choeung Ek Genocide Center. The Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument was commissioned by the Vietnamese communists as symbol of Khmer-Vietnamese friendship during the late 1970s following the liberation of Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge. The population, foreign investment, and urban development in Phnom Penh grew dramatically during the 1990s and early 2000s. The rapid growth resulted in the city's infrastructure distinctly

title: Doun Penh Section

text: 134 Kroms. Postal Code of Daun Penh District (12200) Places of Interest: Wat Phnom, FCC Phnom Penh, Raffles Hotel Le Royal. Doun Penh Section Daun Penh District or Doun Penh District (, "Lady Penh") is a major district in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Many major businesses in Phnom Penh like Sorya Shopping Center and Mokod Pich Jewelry Enterprise are located here. The district has an area of 7.44 km². According to the 1998 census of Cambodia, it had a population of 131,913. The district is the commercial hub of Phnom Penh, marked by Phsar Thom Thmei with its unique art deco

title: Notre Dame Cathedral (Phnom Penh)

text: walls of the church were ochre and made of red brick. Located outside the cathedral above the entrance was a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Made of sandstone, the statue was inscribed with the words: "Queen of Justice, Love and Peace." The only existing feature of the cathedral to survive the Khmer Rouge regime is a set of bells that were previously hung in the church's bell towers. They are now situated on the entrance steps of the National Museum of Cambodia. Notre Dame Cathedral (Phnom Penh) Notre Dame Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Phnom Penh (;

title: Phnom Penh

text: beautiful and historical architecture and attractions. There are a number of surviving French colonial buildings scattered along the grand boulevards. Situated on the banks of the Tonlé Sap, Mekong and Bassac rivers, the Phnom Penh metropolitan area is home to about 1.5 million of Cambodia's population of over 14.8 million. Phnom Penh (literally, "Penh's Hill") takes its name from the present Wat Phnom ("Hill Temple"). Legend has it that in 1372, a wealthy widow named Lady Penh found a Koki tree floating down the Tonle Sap river after a storm. Inside the tree were four bronze Buddha statues and a

title: Phnom Penh

text: stone statue of Vishnu. Daun Penh ordered villagers to raise the height of the hill northeast of her house and used the Koki wood to build a temple on the hill to house the four Buddha statues, and a shrine for the Vishnu image slightly lower down. The temple became known as Wat Phnom Daun Penh, which is now known as Wat Phnom, a small hill in height. Phnom Penh's official name, in its short form, is "Krong Chaktomok" () meaning "City of Four Faces". "Krong Chaktomuk" is an abbreviation of the full name which was given by King Ponhea

title: Wat Phnom

text: Wat Phnom Wat Phnom (; "Mountain Pagoda") is a Buddhist temple (wat) located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was built in 1372, and stands 27 metres (88.5 ft) above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. The pagoda was given the name of Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut. Wat Phnom is the central point of Phnom Penh. Legend relates that a wealthy widow called Penh (commonly referred to as "Daun Penh", Grandmother Penh, in Khmer) found a large koki tree in the river. Inside the tree she found four bronze statues of the Buddha. Penh constructed a

title: Notre Dame Cathedral (Phnom Penh)

text: destroyed. In 1863, Cambodia became a protectorate of France within its colonial empire. Construction of the cathedral most likely started after this time. It was built near the riverfront of the Mekong and was situated at the heart of Phnom Penh on the Monivong Boulevard in the Russei Keo District, a few blocks away from Wat Phnom. A Bishop's Palace and a church library were built adjacent to the cathedral, which was hailed as an "architectural legacy of the French" by "The New York Times". The grounds of the cathedral was the site of the Russei Keo refugee camp from

title: Phnom Penh

text: years the property business has been booming, with rapidly increasing real estate prices. Tourism is also a major contributor in the capital as more shopping and commercial centres open, making Phnom Penh one of the major tourist destinations in the country along with Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, tourism made up 17.5 percent (US$2,053 million) of Cambodia's GDP in 2009 and accounts for 13.7 percent of total employment. One of the most popular areas in Phnom Penh for tourists is Sisowath Quay, alongside the Tonle Sap River. Sisowath Quay is a 3-mile strip

title: Phnom Penh

text: Phnom Penh dialect often elide syllables, which has earned it the reputation for being lazy speech. Phnom Penh is also known for its influence on New Khmer Architecture. Phnom Penh is notable for Ka tieu Phnom Penh, its variation on rice-noodle soup, a dish available in sit-down cafes as well as 'street' cafes. The city is both the economic and cultural center of Cambodia. Music and the arts are making a revival throughout Cambodia, especially in Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh currently hosts a number of music events throughout the city. 'Indie' bands (those without corporate sponsors) have grown in number

title: Phnom Penh

text: Phnom Penh Phnom Penh ( or ; "phnum pɨñ", ), formerly known as Krong Chaktomuk or Krong Chaktomuk Serimongkul (), is the capital and most populous city in Cambodia. Phnom Penh has been the national capital since French colonization of Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's economic, industrial, and cultural center. Once known as the "Pearl of Asia," it was considered one of the loveliest French-built cities in Indochina in the 1920s. Phnom Penh, along with Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, are significant global and domestic tourist destinations for Cambodia. Founded in 1434, the city is noted for its

title: Transport in Phnom Penh

text: Survey and Design Institute. Phnom Penh is served by Phnom Penh International Airport, the largest airport in terms of land area in Cambodia. Transport in Phnom Penh The city of Phnom Penh is served by multiple transport systems including public buses, private taxis and ride-hailing via mobile apps. Phnom Penh is connected to the rest of the country through the national roads as well as by domestic flights to and from Phnom Penh International Airport. The Municipality of Phnom Penh is largely responsible for overseeing the public transport in Phnom Penh. Road-based transport is the primary source of transport in

title: Phnom Penh

text: it is the 6th largest stadium in Southeast Asia. Volleyball, basketball, and Tai-Kwon-Do games are often hosted at the stadium. The stadium closed in 2000, but was redeveloped and reopened. The National Sports Centre of Cambodia is famous for hosting swimming, boxing, and volleyball competitions. Noted local football clubs include Phnom Penh Empire, Khemara Keila FC and Military Police. https://www.amanjaya-suites-phnom-penh.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/airport.jpg Phnom Penh International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Cambodia. It is located west of central Phnom Penh. Cambodia's national flag carrier, Cambodia Angkor Air, launched in 2009, is headquartered in Phnom Penh and has its main hub

title: Phnom Penh Institute of Technology

text: Phnom Penh Institute of Technology Phnom Penh Institute of Technology (), informally Phnom Penh Tech () or PPIT, is a national top-tier research university in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. PPIT is the largest private institution for higher education in Cambodia dedicated to science technology and dngineering. PPIT enrolled 246 undergraduates students in 2012–2013. It employs around 21 faculty members. Phnom Penh Tech is organised into 4 schools, within which there are over 8 departments and research centres. PPIT has one campus: the Sensok campus in Phnom Penh Thmey, Sensok, Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh Institute of Technology was founded by Japan's Graduated

title: Phnom Penh International Airport

text: Phnom Penh International Airport Phnom Penh International Airport ( ), is the busiest airport in terms of passenger movements and largest airport in Cambodia containing land area of 400 hectares. It is located west of Phnom Penh, the nation's capital. Phnom Penh airport's former name was "Pochentong International Airport" (). On 6 July 1995, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) signed a concession agreement with the French–Malaysian joint venture company Société Concessionaire d'Aéroport (SCA), to operate Phnom Penh (PNH) – Pochentong International Airport. In return for a 20-year concession, SCA—70 per cent owned by Groupe GTM and 30 per cent

title: Phnom Penh International Airport

text: (2018) the traffic between the airport and downtown Phnom Penh (~9 KM) is very bad and can take anywhere from 30min to 1 hour depending on time of day. Phnom Penh International Airport Phnom Penh International Airport ( ), is the busiest airport in terms of passenger movements and largest airport in Cambodia containing land area of 400 hectares. It is located west of Phnom Penh, the nation's capital. Phnom Penh airport's former name was "Pochentong International Airport" (). On 6 July 1995, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) signed a concession agreement with the French–Malaysian joint venture company Société

title: Phnom Penh Crown FC

text: Phnom Penh Crown FC Phnom Penh Crown Football Club is a football club from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Formerly the team were called Samart United, Hello United, Phnom Penh United and Phnom Penh Empire before establishing their current name, Phnom Penh Crown FC in 2009. The club has won 6 Cambodian League titles. In 2000 Samart United were founded, with sponsorship from Samart Communications. After undergoing a number of name changes over the past decade, this was the forerunner of the Phnom Penh Crown team that exists today. Joining forces with the Khmer Empire team, another new moniker was adopted, Phnom

title: Phnom Penh

text: employed the services of French contractor Le Faucheur to construct the first 300 concrete houses for sale and rental to Chinese traders. By the 1920s, Phnom Penh was known as the "Pearl of Asia", and over the next four decades, Phnom Penh continued to experience rapid growth with the building of railways to Sihanoukville and Pochentong International Airport (now Phnom Penh International Airport). Phnom Penh's infrastructure saw major modernisation under the rule of Sihanouk. During the Vietnam War, Cambodia was used as a base by the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong, and thousands of refugees from across the

title: Phnom Penh

text: of the Tonlé Sap, Mekong, and Bassac rivers. These rivers provide freshwater and other natural resources to the city. Phnom Penh and the surrounding areas consist of a typical flood plain area for Cambodia. Although Phnom Penh is situated at above the river, monsoon season flooding is a problem, and the river sometimes overflows its banks. The city, located at (11°33' North, 104°55' East), covers an area of , with some in the municipality and of roads. The agricultural land in the municipality amounts to with some under irrigation. Phnom Penh has a tropical wet and dry climate (Köppen climate

title: Phnom Penh

text: in the city center. Originally intended to be completed by 2020, the 2035 master plan is a French-funded project for the development of Phnom Penh. Although the plan was approved by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction in 2005, it has yet to be ratified by the Cabinet of Cambodia. The original plan details five edge-city projects connected to the historical city centre by waterways and tree-lined corridors. The martial arts of Bokator, Pradal Serey (Khmer kick boxing) and Khmer traditional wrestling have venues in Phnom Penh watched by dedicated spectators. Cambodia has increasingly become involved in

title: Phnom Penh Crown FC

text: a special match for Crown supporters, PPC Vs Beoungket has become the new staple among Cambodian football rivalries. The match dubbed "Cambodian Classic" often produces intense football and even more intense dramas fueled by emotions and desires to win. It is almost always the most anticipated match of the year (even among neutral fans). "Coaches by Years (2011–present)" "Captain by Years (2011–present)" Phnom Penh Crown FC Phnom Penh Crown Football Club is a football club from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Formerly the team were called Samart United, Hello United, Phnom Penh United and Phnom Penh Empire before establishing their current name,

title: Phnom Penh Commercial Bank

text: increasing direct foreign investment in Cambodia. PPCBank (Phnom Penh Commercial Bank) is also part of this growing trend. The bank offers several core personal banking services. It offers saving accounts, term deposits, corporate and personal loans, automated teller machine and various corporate banking services. PPCBank also offers various services for business like trade financing services, including documentary credits, shipping and airway guarantees, inward bills for collection, trust receipts and bills receivable financing. Bank guarantees and standby letters of credit are also available. Phnom Penh Commercial Bank PPCBank "(Phnom Penh Commercial Bank)" is a public bank of Cambodia. The bank was

title: 2003 Phnom Penh riots

text: 2003 Phnom Penh riots In January 2003, a Cambodian newspaper article falsely alleged that a Thai actress Suvanant Kongying claimed that Angkor Wat belonged to Thailand. Other Cambodian print and radio media picked up the report and furthered the nationalistic sentiment which resulted in riots in Phnom Penh on 29 January where the Thai Embassy was burned and commercial properties of Thai businesses were vandalized. The riots reflect the fluid historical relationship between Thailand and Cambodia, as well as the economic, cultural and political factors involving the two countries. Historically, the relationship between Siam (modern Thailand) and Cambodia has been

title: The Phnom Penh Post

text: The Phnom Penh Post The Phnom Penh Post () is a daily English-language newspaper published in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Founded in 1992 by publisher Michael Hayes and Kathleen O'Keefe, it is Cambodia's oldest English-language newspaper. The paper was initially published fortnightly as a full-color tabloid; in 2008 it increased frequency to daily publication and redesigned the format as a Berliner. "The Phnom Penh Post" is also available in Khmer language. It previously published a weekend magazine, 7Days, in its Friday edition. Since July 2014, it has published a weekly edition on Saturdays called "Post Weekend". "Post Weekend" was folded into

title: The Phnom Penh Post

text: International said, "We have witnessed the crumbling of Cambodia's media freedom." In response to criticism of the sale, Huy Vannak, acting as undersecretary of the Cambodian Interior Ministry, said, "It is a normal business, and it remains a newspaper." "The Phnom Penh Post" has received over 30 regional and international press awards between 2008 and 2018. Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) 2012: 2015: 2017: 2018: The Phnom Penh Post The Phnom Penh Post () is a daily English-language newspaper published in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Founded in 1992 by publisher Michael Hayes and Kathleen O'Keefe, it is Cambodia's oldest English-language

title: Phnom Penh Institute of Technology

text: Cambodia Students and Yamada Osamitsu Scholarship Foundation as the Phnom Penh Vocational School on April 1, 2011, three years after the Great Recession. To accomplish the quick catch-up to the future economic recovering, the government expected this school to cultivate new modernized craftsmen and engineers. In 2013, it was renamed Phnom Penh Institute of Technology. After forming a new government, the new education policy was promulgated in late 2013 with the Industrial Development Policy and Science Technology and Innovation Policy. Phnom Penh Institute of Technology was recognized by the Royal Government of Cambodia. Many three-year courses were turned into four-year

title: American University of Phnom Penh

text: American University of Phnom Penh The American University of Phnom Penh (; AUPP) is a private English-medium university founded in August 2013, with a campus in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The university offers four-year American dual degree programs with majors in Architecture, Business, Computer Science, Global Affairs, Law, and Tourism and Hospitality Management. The vision for AUPP originated with Dr. Chea Vandeth along with Dr. Kem Reat Viseth, the former Director of the School of Graduate Studies of the National School of Management and Dr. Kenneth Dunn, a Fulbright Scholar to Cambodia, who together conceptualized a new university that would embody

title: Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh

text: Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh The Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh is a territorial subdivision of the Roman Catholic Church in Cambodia. It is immediately subject to the Holy See and it is presided by Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler since 10 October 2010. The vicariate covers an area of 31,946 km² of southern Cambodia, including Phnom Penh and other main urban areas such as Kep, Sihanoukville, Kandal, Takéo, Kampot, Kampong Speu and Koh Kong provinces. As of 2002, of the 4.4 million citizens living in the area of this prefecture, 13,250 were members of the Catholic Church. The vicariate is subdivided

title: Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh

text: on 1 October 2010. On 1 May 2015 the Cambodian Catholic Church opened an official diocesan inquiry for the martyrs in Tangkok, Kampong Thom Province, where Bishop Joseph Chhmar Salas died during the Khmer Rouge regime in 1977. The inquiry looks after the presumed martyrdom of at least 34 persons executed or let to die from April 1975 to 1978. List of Catholic dioceses in Laos and Cambodia Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh The Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh is a territorial subdivision of the Roman Catholic Church in Cambodia. It is immediately subject to the Holy See and it

title: Transport in Phnom Penh

text: Siem Reap, offering car, tuktuk and motorbike services. A trip from Phnom Penh International Airport to downtown costs around USD 7 on Grab, as compared to USD 12 via the Airport's taxi association. No inter or intra city commuter rail currently exists in Cambodia. In 2011, the French government gave EUR350,000 to the Phnom Penh municipal government for a feasibility study on a tramway from the city centre to the airport conducted by SYSTRA. The Cambodian government has opted instead for an elevated 10 km tolled airport expressway, after a feasibility study carried out by the Henan Provincial Communications Planning

title: Phnom Penh Institute of Technology

text: Penh Tech is a member of SAKURA Exchange Program in Science, an international network of leading universities in Japan and Asia exchanging students and senior scholars. The University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) welcomes applications from people of at least 21 years of age who do not qualify for admission into undergraduate and postgraduate programmes on the basis of formal educational attainment through Non-formal Entry via APEL. Phnom Penh Institute of Technology Phnom Penh Institute of Technology (), informally Phnom Penh Tech () or PPIT, is a national top-tier research university in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. PPIT is the largest private

title: Foreign Correspondents' Club, Phnom Penh

text: Phnom Penh has nine hotel rooms. They also have a hotel, restaurant and bar in Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat. Foreign Correspondents' Club, Phnom Penh The Foreign Correspondents' Club in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, is a public bar and restaurant along the Tonle Sap river, not far from the conjunction with the Mekong river. It is often referred to as 'the FCC,' or just simply 'the F.' It is in a three-storey colonial-style building with wonderful views over the river. The FCC in Phnom Penh is not a private club, like other Foreign Correspondents' Clubs around the

title: Transport in Phnom Penh

text: Transport in Phnom Penh The city of Phnom Penh is served by multiple transport systems including public buses, private taxis and ride-hailing via mobile apps. Phnom Penh is connected to the rest of the country through the national roads as well as by domestic flights to and from Phnom Penh International Airport. The Municipality of Phnom Penh is largely responsible for overseeing the public transport in Phnom Penh. Road-based transport is the primary source of transport in Phnom Penh. It consists of taxis, tuk tuks and private transportation. Public bus transportation in Phnom Penh consists of three lines: Since 2014,

title: Notre Dame Cathedral (Phnom Penh)

text: Notre Dame Cathedral (Phnom Penh) Notre Dame Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Phnom Penh (; ), was a 19th-century French Gothic revival church that served as the cathedral of the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh. It was located in the Russei Keo District of the city on Monivong Boulevard. The construction of the cathedral began in the 19th century and was overseen by the French colonial government in Cambodia. The architectural style has been described as resembling Reims Cathedral. Shortly after the Khmer Rouge conquered Phnom Penh at the end of the Cambodian Civil War, the cathedral was

title: Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

text: kilometres northeast of Phnom Penh. Earlier in 1863 a temporary wooden Palace was constructed a bit north of the current Palace site in Phnom Penh. The first Royal Palace to be built at the present location was designed by architect Neak Okhna Tepnimith Mak and constructed by the French Protectorate in 1866. On the year of 1865, year of the cow, at nine o'clock in the morning, King Norodom moved the Royal court from Oudong to the new Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and the city became the official capital of Cambodia the following year. Over the next decade several

title: Phnom Penh City Bus

text: Phnom Penh City Bus Phnom Penh City Bus is a municipal public transport system that serves Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The system opened to the public in September 2014 with 3 lines, other lines have been gradually added over the next several years, as of 2018, 11 lines run throughout the city. The system covers Prek Pnov (North), Ta Khmao (South), Chbar Ampov (East), and Special Economic Zone (West), there are plans to stretch the network outward. The fare for the public buses is KHR1,500 (USD0.37) per voyage irrespective of distance. Senior citizens (age over 70), small children

title: Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium

text: the stadium hosted all the football matches for the Cambodian Premier League, known for sponsorship purposes as the Metfone C-League. The 2023 Southeast Asian Games will not be held at the Olympic Stadium, but at a new stadium under construction in another part of Phnom Penh, to be known as the Morodok Techo National Sports Complex. Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium The National Olympic Stadium () is a multi-purpose stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It has a capacity of 50,000. Despite its name, the stadium has never hosted an Olympic Games. Construction on the National Sports Complex started in 1963 and

title: Phnom Penh Commercial Bank

text: Phnom Penh Commercial Bank PPCBank "(Phnom Penh Commercial Bank)" is a public bank of Cambodia. The bank was founded on 1 September 2008 with US$80m in paid in capital. The head office of the bank is located at #217, Norodom Blvd, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chomkarmon in Phnom Penh. The shareholders of PPCBank are held by Jeonbuk Bank Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary company of JB financial group based in South Korea), Apro Financial Co. Ltd. (a subsidiary company of J&K Capital Co., Ltd. which is under the supervision of Apro Service Group based in South Korea) and JB Woori Capital

title: Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium

text: Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium The National Olympic Stadium () is a multi-purpose stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It has a capacity of 50,000. Despite its name, the stadium has never hosted an Olympic Games. Construction on the National Sports Complex started in 1963 and was completed in 1964. Designer Vann Molyvann made use of massive earthworks to create the stadium, digging up 500,000 cubic meters of earth to shape the grounds. The stadium might have been built to host the 1963 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games, but the games were cancelled due to political problems in Cambodia. There was also the

title: Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

text: of the current Royal Palace and stayed there very briefly before moving to Oudong. Banteay Kev was burned in 1834 when the retreating Siamese army razed Phnom Penh. It was not until after the implementation of the French Protectorate in Cambodia in 1863 that the capital was moved from Oudong to Phnom Penh, and the current Royal Palace was founded and constructed. At the time that King Norodom (1860–1904) the eldest son of King Ang Duong, who ruled on behalf of Siam, signed the Treaty of Protection with France in 1863, the capital of Cambodia resided at Oudong, about 45

title: White Building (Phnom Penh)

text: 2017, the almost 500 families still living in the White Building were moving out; the building is to be replaced by a 21-storey mixed-use development. White Building (Phnom Penh) The White Building, originally known as the Municipal Apartments, is a large and prominent apartment building in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, one of the major works of New Khmer Architecture. Designed as a architectural composition on Samdach Sothearos Boulevard near the Bassac River, it was built in 1963 as a symbol of modernism in Cambodia, part of a large composition of civic buildings. Design precedents included Le Corbusier's Ville Radieuse. Its architects

title: White Building (Phnom Penh)

text: White Building (Phnom Penh) The White Building, originally known as the Municipal Apartments, is a large and prominent apartment building in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, one of the major works of New Khmer Architecture. Designed as a architectural composition on Samdach Sothearos Boulevard near the Bassac River, it was built in 1963 as a symbol of modernism in Cambodia, part of a large composition of civic buildings. Design precedents included Le Corbusier's Ville Radieuse. Its architects were Lu Ban Hap, a Khmer, and Russian-French engineer Vladimir Bodiansky, with oversight by Cambodian state architect Vann Molyvann. The White Building was designed to

title: Roman Catholic Church of Phnom Penh

text: Roman Catholic Church of Phnom Penh The Main Roman Catholic Church of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is actually a school temporarily transformed into a church until the construction of an actual church. Churches of Phnom Penh were destroyed by the Khmer Rouge and still today there is no proper Roman Catholic Church in Phnom Penh. This school was spared, it offers the possibility to accommodate a large number of people. Although the majority of the faithful are of Vietnamese language, the bishop decided that the main office should be celebrated in Khmer language. Masses are said in other languages, in this

title: Roman Catholic Church of Phnom Penh

text: case, the chapel that can hold a small number of people is used. This parish is dedicated to St Joseph. The church is located about three kilometers north of the city center, near the Tonle Sap on the N5. Roman Catholic Church of Phnom Penh The Main Roman Catholic Church of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is actually a school temporarily transformed into a church until the construction of an actual church. Churches of Phnom Penh were destroyed by the Khmer Rouge and still today there is no proper Roman Catholic Church in Phnom Penh. This school was spared, it offers the

text: Foreign Correspondents' Club, Phnom Penh The Foreign Correspondents' Club in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, is a public bar and restaurant along the Tonle Sap river, not far from the conjunction with the Mekong river. It is often referred to as 'the FCC,' or just simply 'the F.' It is in a three-storey colonial-style building with wonderful views over the river. The FCC in Phnom Penh is not a private club, like other Foreign Correspondents' Clubs around the world, but members from reciprocal clubs (like the FCC Hong Kong) get a 10% discount on food and drinks. The FCC in

title: Royal University of Phnom Penh

text: and Sports (MOEYS) is critical to the life of RUPP. All degrees and course programs at RUPP have been recommended and supported by the government, which covers electricity and utility costs, provides staff salaries (approximately US$100/month), and provides important resources such as computers. The prime minister and other government representatives have participated in the university's graduation, cultural and opening ceremonies. Royal University of Phnom Penh The Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) (, ) is a national university of Cambodia, located in the capital Phnom Penh. Established in 1960, it is the country's largest university. It hosts more around 20,000

title: Royal railway station (Phnom Penh)

text: Royal railway station (Phnom Penh) Phnom Penh Royal railway station is a railway station in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is located next University of Health Science and the National University of Management and the Canadian embassy. As of February 2014, the station is only used for sporadic goods transport, chiefly oil-tank trains. This station was renovated and formally reopened October 22, 2010. However, the station buildings and platforms are no longer accessible to the public, given that there are currently no passenger services. The process of building the station was hampered by the rainy season. "A considerable advance was thus

title: Royal University of Phnom Penh

text: Royal University of Phnom Penh The Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) (, ) is a national university of Cambodia, located in the capital Phnom Penh. Established in 1960, it is the country's largest university. It hosts more around 20,000 students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It offers degrees in fields such as sciences, humanities and social sciences, engineering as well as vocational courses in fields such as information technology, electronics, psychology and tourism. RUPP provides Cambodia’s foremost degree-level language programs through the Institute of Foreign Languages. RUPP has full membership in the ASEAN University Network (AUN). RUPP has over

title: American University of Phnom Penh

text: engages students in providing post graduate job opportunities and assists in getting students into advanced degree programs. American University of Phnom Penh The American University of Phnom Penh (; AUPP) is a private English-medium university founded in August 2013, with a campus in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The university offers four-year American dual degree programs with majors in Architecture, Business, Computer Science, Global Affairs, Law, and Tourism and Hospitality Management. The vision for AUPP originated with Dr. Chea Vandeth along with Dr. Kem Reat Viseth, the former Director of the School of Graduate Studies of the National School of Management and

title: International School of Phnom Penh

text: Roll for the secondary school is determined each semester. It is in recognition of outstanding performance in academics. The Honour Roll is based upon a student achieving any of the following: The Secondary School also recognizes student achievement and effort with the following awards: As of 2016-17, the tuition rates were as follows: Additionally, there are capital fees per year, which is about 10-15% of tuition fees. Enrollment and entrance fees of US$ 3,250 are charged once. International School of Phnom Penh The International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) is an international school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is a

title: Transport in Phnom Penh

text: Line C goes east/west Phnom Penh along the Russian Confederation Boulevard to Phnom Penh International Airport BRT station. The fare for the public buses is KHR1500 per voyage irrespective of distance. Students and senior citizens travel free as of 2015. Public transport operates between 5:30am to 8pm. Taxis appear in the form of cars, motorcycles, and "tuk-tuk". Motorcycle taxis are a common and unregulated form of public transport, common in Phnom Penh. Ride-hailing via mobile apps has become a popular mean of transportation within Phnom Penh. After acquiring Uber, Grab has become the largest ride-hailing service in Phnom Penh and

title: International School of Phnom Penh

text: International School of Phnom Penh The International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) is an international school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is a private, non-profit, English language, coeducational day school that offers an educational program from preschool (2.5 years old) through grade 12. The school was founded in 1989. At the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year, enrollment is 693 students, representing 50 countries. ISPP was started in 1989 by a group of families working for NGO's non-government organization. The first six students, aged three to seven, met part-time in a home taught by a parent. In 1990, a villa

title: Phnom Penh

text: Lavear Em and Oudong. It was not until 1866, under the reign of King Norodom I (1860–1904), the eldest son of King Ang Duong, who ruled on behalf of Siam, that Phnom Penh became the permanent seat of government and capital of Cambodia, and also where the current Royal Palace was built. Beginning in 1870, the French colonial authorities turned a riverside village into a city where they built hotels, schools, prisons, barracks, banks, public works offices, telegraph offices, law courts, and health services buildings. In 1872, the first glimpse of a modern city took shape when the colonial administration

title: Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

text: to Phnom Penh in the mid-19th century. It was built atop an old citadel called "Banteay Kev". It faces towards the East and is situated at the Western bank of the cross division of the Tonle Sap River and the Mekong River called "Chaktomuk" (an allusion to Brahma). The establishment of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh in 1866 is a comparatively recent event in the history of the Khmer and Cambodia. The seat of Khmer power in the region rested in or near Angkor north of the Great Tonle Sap Lake from 802 AD until the early 15th century.

title: Phnom Penh

text: this liberation was and is viewed with mixed emotions by the Cambodians. A period of reconstruction began, spurred by the continuing stability of government, attracting new foreign investment and aid by countries including France, Australia, and Japan. Loans were made from the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank to reinstate a clean water supply, roads and other infrastructure. The 1998 Census put Phnom Penh's population at 862,000; and the 2008 census was 1.3 million. Phnom Penh is located in the south-central region of Cambodia, and is fully surrounded by the Kandal Province. The municipality is situated on the banks

title: Phnom Penh City Bus

text: (under 1 meter), disabled, monks, teachers, students, factory workers (until September 2019) travel free as of 2018, though you must confirm your identity by wearing your student card, teacher card or working card before boarding. The service is managed by the Phnom Penh Municipal Government. It is the second attempt by City Hall authorities and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (Jica) to launch a public bus service in Cambodia. A similar project 13 years ago was scrapped after just two months due to a lack of passengers. Line 01 is the first line established as part of the Phnom Penh

title: Phnom Penh International Airport

text: local SIM card with data and book a ride from Grab, the popular ride-hailing app. The trip costs somewhere between $2 and $12 depending on the destination. You can also take a new train shuttle run by Royal Railway Cambodia. The train will take you directly from Phnom Penh International Airport (parking area) to Phnom Penh Railway Station (City Center) in about 30 minutes (no stops during the journey) and costs $10 USD. The train departs every 30 minutes. There is also the city bus ($0.40 USD) and an airport express bus ($ 5 USD). Please take note that currently

title: Phnom Penh

text: River, and it is linked to the South China Sea via a channel of the Mekong delta in Vietnam. Phnom Penh is served by three air conditioned bus lines. Initial attempts by the Japanese government to develop a Phnom Penh bus service began in 2001. An update of the JICA urban transport master plan for Phnom Penh was completed and implemented in 2014. The city is now served by three bus lines, operated by the Phnom Penh municipal government. Private transportation within the city include the cycle rickshaw, known in Khmer as "cyclo", the motorcycle taxi known in Khmer as

title: Phnom Penh

text: there, with an additional hub at the Angkor International Airport. Budget flights from Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur to Phnom Penh are operated by AirAsia, a regional low-cost carrier. Other budget carriers include Jetstar Asia Airways with daily flights to Singapore. Air France used to serve Phnom Penh from Paris-Charles de Gaulle but this service has since stopped. Qatar Airways now flies to and from Phnom Penh, via Ho Chi Minh. Taxis, pick-ups, and minibuses leave the city for destinations all over the country, but are fast losing ground to cheaper and more comfortable buses. Phnom Penh also has a rail

title: Phnom Penh

text: water losses have been cut dramatically and the city's water utility went from being bankrupt to making a modest profit. These achievements were recognized through international awards such as the 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Award and the 2010 Stockholm Industry Water Award. The city's water utility is the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA). Its main water sources are the Mekong River, the Tonle Sap river and the Tonle Bassac river. Phnom Penh is twinned with: Phnom Penh Phnom Penh ( or ; "phnum pɨñ", ), formerly known as Krong Chaktomuk or Krong Chaktomuk Serimongkul (), is the capital and most

title: Lycée français René Descartes de Phnom Penh

text: of Education. The Directeur du Primaire is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Kindergarten and Primary school. The Directeur reports directly to the AEFE. Lycée français René Descartes de Phnom Penh The Lycée français René Descartes de Phnom Penh is a private French school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, operated under agreement with the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Etranger (AEFE). The school serves up until "terminale", the final year of "lycée" (senior high school). Degrees offered include the Brevet des Collèges and the Baccalauréat (S, ES and L depending on demand). Classes range from Petite Section (Maternelle) to Terminale

text: Lycée français René Descartes de Phnom Penh The Lycée français René Descartes de Phnom Penh is a private French school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, operated under agreement with the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Etranger (AEFE). The school serves up until "terminale", the final year of "lycée" (senior high school). Degrees offered include the Brevet des Collèges and the Baccalauréat (S, ES and L depending on demand). Classes range from Petite Section (Maternelle) to Terminale (S, ES, L) The school has one cantine, a basketball court (which can be transformed in a handball or in a soccer football court), another

title: Phnom Penh Legend

text: Phnom Penh Legend This is the legendary story of the founding of Phnom Penh. Lady Penh was a wealthy lady who lived on the outskirts of a village located in present-day Phnom Penh. During the flood of the Mekong river, a hollow tree floated up to her lawn, and in the tree were four bronze statues of the Buddha. She saw this as a sign that the Buddha wanted a new home, so she built a temple for the Buddha. This temple is now believed to be the one in the capital city of Phnom Penh. The Temple that Lady

title: Royal University of Phnom Penh

text: 420 full-time staff. All of its 294 academic staff hold tertiary qualifications, including 24 PhDs and 132 Master's degrees. They are supported by 140 administrative and maintenance staff. The university maintains linkage networks with Cambodian and international NGOs, universities and government ministries. As a result, international and non-government organizations and government offices regularly contribute adjunct faculty members to help expand RUPP’s capacity. The Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL) is the most famous division in Royal University of Phnom Penh as well as Cambodia. The Royal University of Phnom Penh began as the Royal Khmer University in 1960. It opened during

title: Phnom Penh

text: Yat, "Krong Chaktomuk Mongkol Sakal Kampuchea Thipadei Serey Thereak Borvor Inthabot Borei Roth Reach Seima Maha Nokor" (, ). This loosely translates as "The place of four rivers that gives the happiness and success of Khmer Kingdom, the highest leader as well as unimpregnable city of the God Indra of the great kingdom". First recorded a century after it is said to have taken place, the legend of the founding of Phnom Penh tells of a local woman, Penh (commonly referred to as "Daun Penh" ("Grandmother Penh" or "Old Lady Penh") in Khmer), living at Chaktomuk, the future Phnom Penh.

title: Phnom Penh

text: as the remaining Buddhist statues from the Angkorean era. In the 17th century, Japanese immigrants also settled on the outskirts of present-day Phnom Penh. A small Portuguese community survived in Phnom Penh until the 17th century, undertaking commercial and religious activity in the country. Phnom Penh remained the royal capital for 73 years, from 1432 to 1505. It was abandoned for 360 years (from 1505 to 1865) by subsequent kings due to internal fighting between the royal pretenders. Later kings moved the capital several times and established their royal capitals at various locations in Tuol Basan (Srey Santhor), Pursat, Longvek,

title: Phnom Penh

text: service. There are numerous bus companies, including Phnom Penh Public Transport and GST Express, running services to most provincial capitals, including Sihanoukville, Kampong Chhnang, Oudong and Takéo. Phnom Penh Sorya Transport Co. offers bus service to several provincial destinations along the National Routes and to Ho Chi Minh City. Giant Ibis is another bus company based in Phnom Penh, which travels to Sihanoukville, Kampot, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh, and has free wifi, air conditioning and modest pricing. Although the city is from the sea, it is home to Cambodia's main freshwater port, a major port on the Mekong

title: Phnom Penh

text: was 1.3" "million.") "the information collides with the information provided in the "Historical population" table. Needs editing." Phnom Penh is allocated 12 seats in the National Assembly, making it the largest constituency. Phnom Penh is Cambodia's economic centre as it accounts for a large portion of the Cambodian economy. Double-digit economic growth rates in recent years have triggered an economic boom in Phnom Penh, with new hotels, restaurants, bars, high rises and residential buildings springing up around the city. The main economy is based on commercial interests such as garments, trading, and small and medium enterprises. In the past few

title: Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium

text: the complex into condominiums and commercial properties. The stadium has come to be a popular attraction for Phnom Penh residents, who attend daily exercise sessions, as well as football games and other activities. In May 2007, the Irish singer Ronan Keating performed in concert in the stadium's Indoor Arena, the first concert by a major international act in Cambodia. In November–December 2007, the World Organization Volleyball for Disabled held its world cup in the stadium's Indoor Arena, the first major international sporting event in Cambodia in more than 40 years. Cambodia, seeded fourth in the world, finished third. In 2010,

title: Phnom Penh Commercial Bank

text: Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary company of JB Financial group based in South Korea). The Phnom Penh Commercial Bank is one of a number of banks which have opened operations in Cambodia in the wake of several major changes in the domestic financial sector. In May 2007, Standard and Poor’s issued a historic first ever rating to a Cambodian bank. In 2008, the National Bank of Cambodia announced a change in the deposit requirements for all banks operating in Cambodia. With growth rates of over 10% for the last three years, investors from Asian countries like Korea, Japan and China are

title: Religion in Cambodia

text: work to Cambodia on May 29, 1996. The church now has 31 congregations (27 Khmer language and three Vietnamese language, and one international). The introduction of the Bahá'í Faith in Cambodia first occurred in 1920, with the arrival of Hippolyte Dreyfus-Barney in Phnom Penh at the behest of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. After sporadic visits from travelling teachers throughout the first half of the 20th century, the first Bahá'i group in Cambodia was established in that city in 1956. By 1963, Bahá'ís were known to reside in Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, with a functioning Spiritual Assembly present in Phnom Penh.

title: Phnom Penh

text: "moto", the auto rickshaw known locally as "tuk-tuk", the trailer attached to a motorcycle taxi known in Khmer as "remorque", and the standard automobile taxicab known in Khmer as "taxi". Private forms of transportation used by locals include bicycles, motorbikes and cars. As the capital of Cambodia, a number of National Highways connect the city with various parts of the country: Water supply in Phnom Penh has improved dramatically in terms of access, service quality, efficiency, cost recovery and governance between 1993 and 2006. The number of customers has increased ninefold, service quality has improved from intermittent to continuous supply,

title: Buddhism in Cambodia

text: from this time forward a Theravada Buddhist nation. The Jinakalamali gives an account of the cultural connections between Cambodia and Sri Lanka in the fifteenth century. It states that 1967 years after the Mahaparinibbana of the Buddha, eight monks headed by Mahananasiddhi from Cambodia with 25 monks from Nabbispura in Thailand came to Sri Lanka to receive the umpasampada ordination at the hands of the Sinhalese Mahatheras. As Angkor collapsed under the advancing jungles, the center of power of the Theravada Cambodia moved south toward present day Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh was originally a small riverside market center where the

title: 2003 Phnom Penh riots

text: their own political interests". Some have argued that the CPP had a political incentive to orchestrate the riots. After the arrest of Mam Sonando, "Phnom Penh's then Governor Chea Sophara, an increasingly popular CPP politician (who had been tipped by some to challenge Hun Sen as a PM candidate) was sacked". Coincidental or not the events that followed the 2003 riot, was beneficial to the Prime Minister of Cambodia. On 29 January, rioters attacked the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh, destroying the building. Mobs also attacked the premises of Thai-owned businesses, including Thai Airways International and Shin Corp, owned by

title: Doun Penh Section

text: Doun Penh Section Daun Penh District or Doun Penh District (, "Lady Penh") is a major district in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Many major businesses in Phnom Penh like Sorya Shopping Center and Mokod Pich Jewelry Enterprise are located here. The district has an area of 7.44 km². According to the 1998 census of Cambodia, it had a population of 131,913. The district is the commercial hub of Phnom Penh, marked by Phsar Thom Thmei with its unique art deco architecture and several major roads which emanate from and pass near the market. The district is subdivided into 11 Sangkats and

title: Phnom Penh International Airport

text: in Kandal province about 30 kilometres south of Phnom Penh. Cambodia Airport Investment, a joint venture 90 percent owned by Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC), one of the country’s largest real estate developers, and 10 percent by the government’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, plans to invest the $1.5 billion to construct the new airport. The OCIC will invest US$280 million, while unspecified "foreign banks" will provide US$1.1 billion in funding. The OCIC will own 90 per cent of the shares in the completed airport, with the rest going to the SSCA While the construction plans are still in the

title: Phnom Penh stampede

text: Phnom Penh stampede The Phnom Penh stampede occurred on 22 November 2010 when 347 people were killed and another 755 were injured in a human stampede during the Khmer Water Festival celebrations in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. The stampede occurred at the end of the three-day Water Festival to celebrate the end of the monsoon season and the semiannual reversal of flow of the Tonlé Sap river. Initial reports suggest that festival-goers had gathered on "Koh Pich" ("Diamond Island"), a spit of land stretching into the Tonlé Sap, to watch boat races and then a concert. Around four million

title: Phnom Penh stampede

title: Phnom Penh Crown FC

text: Penh Empire, for the 2007 season, in which the team finished in third place behind the league champions Nagacorp. A disappointing showing in the 2009 end of season play-offs saw the club, now called Phnom Penh Crown after their latest sponsors Crown Casino, finish in fourth spot, despite ending the regular season in top spot. In 2010, Crown captured the Metfone Cambodia League Premier title for the third time, beating Preah Khan Reach 4–3 in the play-off final. In 2014 Crown clinched their 5th Championship with a 1–0 win over NagaCorp, losing just two matches in their league campaign. They

title: Phnom Penh

text: as western-style such as Sorya Center Point, Aeon Mall Phnompenh, Aeon mall sen sok city, Olympia Mall and Parkson Mall(Under construction ). Many international brands had opened such as Mango, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hugo Boss, Padini Concept Store, Lily, Timberland, Jimmy Choo, CC Double O, MO, Brands Outlet, Nike, Converse, Pony, Armani Exchange, Super Dry and so on. Phnom Penh is coming a central of many international financial banks and shopping centers in the middle of South-east Asia lately. The tallest skyscraper in Phnom Penh is Vattanac Capital Tower at a height of , dominating Phnom Penh's skyline with its neighbour

title: Cambodia Airways

text: between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap on July 10,2018. Cambodia Airways serves the following destinations: As of November 2018, the Cambodia Airways fleet consists of the following aircraft: Cambodia Airways Cambodia Airways Co., Ltd., operating as Cambodia Airways is a full-service airline based in Phnom Penh of Cambodia. Cambodia Airways Co., Ltd. is the national flag carrier airline of Cambodia. With a registration capital of 200 million US dollars, Cambodia Airways headquarter was founded in Phnom Penh. It is committed to building a leading brand of Cambodian international carrier.Cambodia Airways obtained the approval document from the Cambodian government in August

title: Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh

text: into 7 pastoral centers, and has 26 priests. The Vicariate Apostolic of Cambodia was erected on 30 August 1850. Since 1860 it was responsible for the provinces Phsar Dek, Châu Đốc and Sóc Trăng of lower Cambodia, now part of Vietnam. In 1924, it was renamed as Vicariate Apostolic of Phnom Penh. On 20 September 1955, the vicariate became responsible for all of Cambodia. In 1968, the vicariate was split into three parts, with the Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang responsible for the north west and the Apostolic Prefecture of Kompong Cham for the north east of the country. During the

title: Cambodia

text: to Cambodia in that the cyclist is situated behind the passenger(s) seat, as opposed to Cycle rickshaws in neighbouring countries where the cyclist is at the front and "pulls" the carriage. Cambodia has three commercial airports. Phnom Penh International Airport (Pochentong) in Phnom Penh is the second largest in Cambodia. Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is the largest and serves the most international flights in and out of Cambodia. The other airport is in Sihanoukville. , Cambodia has an estimated population of people. Cambodia's birth rate is 25.4 per 1,000. Its population growth rate is 1.7%. Fifty percent of the Cambodian

title: Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority

text: Nobel prize - for Government Service. In 2010 PPWSA receives the Stockholm Industry Water Award. PPWSA Official Website Aymeric Blanc and Alain Riès: La Régie des eaux de Phnom Penh: un modèle de gestion publique efficace, AFD, Document de Travail n°40, 2007 Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority The Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) is the municipal water utility that serves Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh and surrounding areas. In 1992 it provided low-quality piped water at very low pressure (0.2 bar) for only 10 hours per day to only 20% of the city's residents. Non-revenue water was extremely high at

title: Notre Dame Cathedral (Phnom Penh)

text: into a banana plantation and books from the library were burned outside on the church lawn. The cathedral was one of all the seventy-three Catholic churches around the country to be obliterated in 1975, the first year of Khmer Rouge rule of Cambodia. Despite its complete destruction, the empty land where the cathedral once stood became the location of a multi-faith Christmas celebration in 1979, the year the Khmer Rouge's regime was overthrown. The town hall of Phnom Penh now stands on the site of the former cathedral. The cathedral was built in a French Gothic revival style. The exterior

title: Administrative divisions of Cambodia

text: Administrative divisions of Cambodia Administrative divisions of Cambodia have several levels. Cambodia is divided into 24 provinces (, khaet) and the special administrative unit Phnom Penh (, Phnom Penh). Though a different administrative unit, Phnom Penh is at province level, so de facto Cambodia has 25 provinces and municipality. Each province is divided into Districts (, "Srok")- there are 159 districts and 12 districts in Phnom Penh (, "Khan"). Each province has one capital district (changed to "City/Town", , "Krong"), e.g. for Siem Reap it's "Srok Siem Reap". The exceptions are Banteay Meanchey, Kandal, Mondulkiri, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear Province

title: Phnom Penh

text: lasts from November to April when temperatures can drop to . But temperatures can approach in April. Phnom Penh is a municipality of area with a government status equal to that of Cambodian provinces. The municipality is subdivided into twelve administrative divisions called khans (sections) and of these twelve Khans, Dangkao, Meanchey, Porsenchey, Sen Sok and Russei Keo are considered the outskirts of the city. All Khans are under the governance of the Phnom Penh Municipality. The sections are further subdivided into 76 sangkats (quarters), and further subdivided into 637 phums (villages). The municipality is governed by the Governor who

title: Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh

text: rule of the Khmer Rouge, all religious activities were forbidden, and many Catholics were persecuted, especially priests and other ordinaries. Also many Vietnamese Catholics, the majority of Catholics in Cambodia, were either executed or expelled from the country. Most churches were also destroyed. The number of Catholics in the area of the vicariate fell from about 30,000 to less than 10,000. In 1990, the new constitution of Cambodia allowed free worship again. On 24 December 2009 the French priest Olivier Schmitthaeusler, M.E.P. was named Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Phnom-Penh and Titular Bishop of Catabum Castra. He succeeded to bishop Destombes

title: Phnom Penh

text: of road that includes restaurants, bars, and hotels. The billion new urban development, Camko City, is meant to bolster the city landscape. The Bureau of Urban Affairs of Phnom Penh Municipality has plans to expand and construct new infrastructure to accommodate the growing population and economy. High rise buildings will be constructed at the entrance of the city and near the lakes and riverbanks. Furthermore, new roads, canals, and a railway system will be used to connect Camko City and Phnom Penh. Other projects include: With booming economic growth seen since the 1990s, new shopping retails have opened as well

title: Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority

text: operations suffered under the country’s political turmoil of the 1960s, the Khmer Rouge’s ascension into power in the late 1970s and the ensuing two decades of conflict (for more details see Modern Cambodia). Starved of investment, by 1990 the PPWSA was virtually dysfunctional. The consequences were severe. Unaccounted for water (UFW) exceeded 80% in Phnom Penh. Almost a third of all hospitalizations were linked to water-related diseases, diarrheal diseases were endemic and Cambodia had one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world. Only 20–25% of the population were served by piped water and even those received water only

title: Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

text: After the Khmer court moved from Angkor in the 15th century after destroyed by Siam, it first settled in Phnom Penh which back then named as "Krong Chatomok Serei Mongkol" () in 1434 (or 1446) and stayed for some decades, but by 1494 had moved on to Basan, and later Longvek and then Oudong. The capital did not return to Phnom Penh until the 19th century and there is no record or remnants of any Royal Palace in Phnom Penh prior to the 19th century. In 1813, "King Ang Chan" (1796–1834) constructed Banteay Kev (the 'Crystal Citadel') on the site

title: Phnom Penh

text: lacking (the drainage system is particularly notorious, and Phnom Penh frequently floods during the wet season), and a need for both residential and commercial spaces. The simultaneous demand for residential and commercial housing and the increase of international investment has led to the planning, if not construction, of several satellite cities. The largest of these cities are: Grand Phnom Penh International City, CamKo City, Diamond Island City, Boeung Kak Town, and Chruy Cangva City. On the outskirts of the city, farmland has been developed into garment factories and housing for lower economic classes and those displaced by the new development

title: Phnom Penh City Bus

text: Terminal, going north on National Road 5, crosses Prek Pnov Bridge, moving alongside Ly Yongphat Street, travelling south on National Road 6, and ends at Borey Rung Roeung Terminal. Line 09 was added on January 2018. It runs East to West and vice-versa in the city. Line 09 begins from Borey Santepheap 2 Terminal, moving south on National Road 3, reaches Vattanac Industral Park 2 then makes a U-turn, turns left to Prateah Lang Street, and stops at Special Economic Zone Terminal. Phnom Penh City Bus Phnom Penh City Bus is a municipal public transport system that serves Phnom Penh,