There is a unicameral National Assembly. Phnom Penh is the capital city. Other major cities are Battamabang and Sihanoukville. For internal travel to major cities, airlines use a mix of western and former soviet union aircraft. An airport tax is payable at most airports for both internal and overseas travel.
Currency is the new riel.
GDP growth in 1998 was negligible. Natural resources include timber, gemstones, iron, manganese, phosphates and hydropower potential. Industries include rice milling, wood and wood products, rubber, cement, gem mining and textiles. Main agricultural products include rice, rubber, corn and vegetables. Major exports are timber, garments, rubber, soybeans and sesame.