LA NATIONAL CURRENCY : riel (KHR).
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ATMs can be found in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
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In the capital, you will realize that it is possible to use your Visa or Master credit card in hotels and restaurants.
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However, the euro is very little recognized, so we advise you to bring with you cash dollars, where you can change them during your trip in the country.
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If you have traveler's checks, we advise you to change them in the banks because few hotels or businesses are able to do it.
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The current exchange rate is 1 USD = 4 100 KHR.
BANK :
You will find many vending machines in the big cities but also in small towns and sites frequented by tourists.
WATER :
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Be very careful about the water you drink. Never drink tap water, always drink bottled water and check that it is properly capped. It is necessary to be vigilant also with the ice cubes, to consume exclusively cubic ice cubes or with a form of cylindrical hole in the middle.
TRANSPORT ON SITE :
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Once there, you can choose between different modes of transport:
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The car: all the vehicles used for our tours are modern and air-conditioned vehicles, which range from the classic car to the bus for 45 people.
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The boat: Local boats with 12 to 24 seats are used for cruises on the Mekong River.
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Airplanes: There is an internal line operated by Cambodia Angkor Air which provides daily connections between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, as well as between Sihanoukville and Siem Reap.
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The train: A railway line connects the South to the North-West of the country, from Sihanoukville to Poipet, passing by Kampot, Takeo, Phnom Penh, Pursat, Battambang and Sisophon.
SOMES USEFUL VOCABULARY WORDS :
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yes : baat (for men) ou chaah (for women)