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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US:
Ambassador: Sereywath EK
Embassy: 4530 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20011
Telephone: (202)726-7742
Fax: (202)726-8381

US Diplomatic Representation:
Ambassador: Carol A. Rodley
Embassy: #1, Street 96, Sangkat Wat Phnom;
Mailing address: Box P, APO AP 96546
Telephone: [855] 23-216-436/438
FAX: [855] 23-216-811


Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Cambodia
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington, United States of America
U.S Embassy Web Site in Cambodia


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-CAMBODIA RELATIONS

Over the last several decades of the 20th century, the United States and Cambodia established, broke off, and reestablished relations as a result of armed conflict and government changes in Cambodia. Full diplomatic relations were established after the freely elected Royal Government of Cambodia was formed in 1993. In recent years, bilateral relations between the U.S. and Cambodia have deepened and broadened. The two countries have worked together to increase trade and address challenges from promoting regional security and democracy to expanding global health and development. The U.S. supports efforts in Cambodia to combat terrorism, reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, build democratic institutions, promote human rights, foster economic development, eliminate corruption and trafficking in persons, achieve the fullest possible accounting for Americans missing from the Indochina conflict in the 1960s and 1970s, and to bring to justice those most responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law committed under the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge regime.

U.S. Assistance to Cambodia

Cambodia is at peace after decades of conflict, although important challenges remain. Cambodia relies heavily on foreign assistance--about half of the central government budget depends on donor aid. U.S. assistance makes significant contributions to the country’s development. In 2010, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-administered assistance was approximately $70 million for programs in health, education, governance, and economic growth.

Bilateral Economic Relations

Cambodia's economy suffers from the legacy of decades of war and internal strife. The economy is heavily dollarized; the dollar and riel can be used interchangeably. The U.S. normalized economic relations with the country in 1992 and is one of Cambodia's major trading partners. Manufacturing output is concentrated in the garment sector, and garments dominate Cambodia's exports, especially to the U.S. and the European Union.

Cambodia's Membership in International Organizations

Cambodia became a member of the United Nations in 1955 following independence from France in 1953. Cambodia and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the UN, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia is William E. Todd; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

Cambodia maintains an embassy in the United States at 4530 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20011; tel: (202) 726-7742; fax: (202) 726-8381.

More information about Cambodia is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State Cambodia Country Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Cambodia Page
USAID Cambodia Page
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Investment Climate Statements
Country Studies




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Cambodia check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving TBA
Currency (KHR) Riel
Electrical 230 Volts
Telephones Country Code 855, City Code, Phnom Penh 23+6D, Takeo 32+6D, Kampong Cham 42+6D



Time: GMT + 7.

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Power cuts are frequent. Outside Phnom Penh, electrical power is available only in the evenings from around 1830-2130.

Telephone: IDD is available to Cambodia. At present outgoing international calls can not be made. Country code: 855. Phnom Penh code: 23. Prepaid telephone cards are available in post offices, hotels and supermarkets for public phones around Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

Climate: Tropical monsoon climate. Monsoon season is from May to November. The most pleasant season is the dry season, from November/December to April. In the north, winters can be colder, while throughout most of the country temperatures remain fairly constant.

Required clothing: Lightweight clothing and cottons are worn all year. Rainwear is essential during the rainy season.

Food & Drink: Restaurants and other businesses abound in Phnom Penh, although the city remains poor. Food stalls are also common in Phnom Penh and can usually be found in and around the Central Market, O Ressei Market and Tuol Tom Pong Market.

Shopping: Antiques, woodcarvings, papier mâché masks, brass figurines, kramas (checked scarves), material for sarongs and hols, and items and jewellery made of gold, silver and precious stones are Cambodia’s best buys. Visitors are advised that there are strict controls on the export of antiques and stone carvings in particular. The Central Market, Tuol Tom Pong Market and the Old Market are among the best places for buying jewellery and the Fine Arts School sells many of the above goods in its shop. Clothing and materials are available at the Central Market. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-2100.

Tipping: Tips are appreciated in hotels and restaurants where no service charge has been added, and by tour guides.

Currency: Riel (CRl) = 100 sen. Notes are in denominations of CRl100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500 and 100.

Credit & debit cards: Limited acceptance, but can be used in upmarket hotels and restaurants catering to visitors.

Travellers cheques: Limited acceptance. Travellers cheques are generally not recommended. Travellers cheques in US dollars can be changed at the official rate at the Foreign Trade Bank in Phnom Penh.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES


Tobacco.................200 cigarettes or equivalent quantity of tobacco

Liquor.....................1 opened bottle

Perfume..................reasonable amount for personal use

Currency.................must be declared on arrival



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