Why visit
Siem Reap is the base for Angkor. The largest religious monument on earth. Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm overgrown ruins, and the floating villages on Tonlé Sap.
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Siem Reap at a glance
City population
245k
Elevation
18 m
59 ft
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Airport
SAI
Siem Reap-Angkor International
Founded
11th century
Getting around
Tuk-tuks + bicycle rental + Grab/PassApp; Angkor day pass needed for temples
Signature dish
Amok, lok lak, nom banh chok, prahok, red tree ants (Cambodian delicacy)
Neighborhoods for travelers
Pub StreetOld MarketAngkor Archaeological Park
Cambodia at a glance
Country center
13.0°, 105.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
181,035 km²
69,898 mi²
Country population
16.8 million
93/km²
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Cambodian riel (៛)
KHR
Dial
+855
Language
Khmer
Demonym
Cambodian
Internet
.kh
UN
Member state
ISO code
KH / KHM
Where in the world
13.0° - 105.0°
Cambodia
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Did you know
- Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world by area: about 400 acres.
- The Angkor Archaeological Park includes 1,000+ temples across a 400 km² landscape.
- The ancient Khmer city of Angkor may have had 700,000-1 million residents at its peak (c. 1200 CE): the largest pre-industrial city in the world.
- Angkor Wat, once the capital of the Khmer Empire, is the largest religious monument in the world by land area.
- Cambodia's flag is the only national flag that features a building (Angkor Wat).
Bordering Cambodia
Traveler notes
- Angkor 3-day pass ($62) most efficient
- Ta Prohm has the Tomb Raider trees
- Pub Street is touristy. Eat elsewhere
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Siem Reap
What currency is used in Siem Reap?
Siem Reap uses the Cambodian riel (៛), ISO code KHR.
What languages are spoken in Cambodia?
The primary language is Khmer.
What is the international calling code for Cambodia?
The calling code is +855.
What airport serves Siem Reap?
Siem Reap-Angkor International (IATA: SAI).
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