Cambodia
Cambodia Passport Ranking
The Cambodian passport currently ranks on the 88th place according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It provides visa-free access to 18 countries. The Passport Ranking has remained steady over the past years. The government works on improving international relations to have access to more countries visa free. Cambodian passport holders have visa-free access and visas on arrival to countries such as Indonesia, Philippines, Egypt, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Cambodian citizens do however require a visa to enter 177 destinations in the world such as China, Turkey, Russia, the United States and the entire European Union. This high visa requirement results in a low mobility score.
The Kingdom Cambodia is a former French colony. Located in Southeastern Asia, it consists of 25 provinces. It borders Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The most important provinces are Phnom Penh, Kandal and Prey Veng. Cambodia is the 26th largest country in Asia with a surface area of 181,035 square kilometers. Its climate is tropical with a rainy monsoon season. Its terrain mostly consists of low flat plains with mountains in the southwest and north.
The overall population is 15.2 million people. The capital of the country is Phnom Penh, which is also the most populous city with 2.1 million inhabitants. Other important cities of the country are Takeo, Kampong Saom and Battambang. The largest airport is Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH). It has an approximate yearly passenger traffic of 6 million people. Followed by Siem Reap International Airport (REP). Together they connect the country to destinations across Asia and to the U.A.E.
Burkina Faso gained independence from France in 1953. Its culture is dominated by a mix of Theravada Buddhism, Hinduism and the French heritage. Almost 100% of the country follows the Buddhist Religion. The official language of the nation is Khmer. The legal system is a mix based on the civil, common and customary law. The government form is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. King Norodom Sihamoni is the country’s chief of state. The head of Cambodia’s government is Prime Minister Hun Sen. Elections take place every 6 years.
The official currency of the country is the Cambodian Riel (KHR) with the current exchange rate being KHR 4068 to the USD. The USD is however used as a common form of payment. Cambodia has an open economy, generating a GDP of approximately $76.6 billion. This makes it the 8th largest economy in South East Asia. It has a per capita income of $4,645. The main GDP contributing sectors are services and industry. The country’s main export is clothing manufacturing.
Cambodia is a well-developed tourism destination offering several attractions. It is known for its UNESCO world heritage sites and natural beauty. Some of the major destinations are Angkor Wat, the capital Phnom Penh, the Sihanoukville beaches, Battambang and Kampot. The majority of the 6 million yearly tourism visitors is originating from the neighboring Asian countries, the United States and Europe. Visitor numbers have grown in the two digits percentage range over the past years.
Phnom Penh
