King Norodom Sihanouk since 1993. Chinese and Vietnamese are also spoken. French was widely spoken until the arrival of the Pol Pot regime and is now spoken only by those of the older generation. English is now a more popular language to learn among the younger generation. Buddhism was reinstated as the national religion in the late 1980s after a ban on religious activity in 1975.
Power cuts are frequent.
Outside Phnom Penh, electrical power is available only in the evenings from around 1830-2130. IDD is available to and from Cambodia. GSM 900 and 1800 networks cover Phom Penh and some other cities. Coverage is minimal in rural areas. Service is available in hotels and internet shops.