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About Cambodia country

The Kingdom of Cambodia formerly known as Kampuchea or Preăh Réachéa Nachâk Kâmpŭchea, derived from Sanskrit Kambujadesa), is a country in Southeast Asia with a population of over 14 million people. The kingdom's capital, political, commercial, industrial and largest city is Phnom Penh. Cambodia is the successor state of the once powerful Hindu and Buddhist Khmer Empire, which ruled most of the Indochinese Peninsula between the 11th and 14th centuries.

A citizen of Cambodia is usually identified as "Cambodian" or "Khmer," though the latter strictly refers to ethnic Khmers. Most Cambodians are Theravada Buddhists of Khmer extraction, but the country also has a substantial number of predominantly Muslim Cham, as well as ethnic Chinese, Vietnamese and small animist hill tribes.
The country borders Thailand to its west and northwest, Laos to its northeast and Vietnam to its east and southeast. In the south it faces the Gulf of Thailand. The geography of Cambodia is dominated by the Mekong River ( Khmer: Tonle Thom or "the great river") and the Tonlé Sap ("the fresh water lake"), an important source of fish.
Agriculture has long been the most important sector of the Cambodian economy, with around 75-80% of the population relying on agriculture for their livelihood (with rice being the principal crop). Garments, tourism, and construction are also important. In 2007, foreign visitors to Angkor Wat numbered more than 4 million. In 2005, oil and natural gas deposits were found beneath Cambodia's territorial waters, and once commercial extraction begins in 2011, the oil revenues could profoundly affect Cambodia's economy.





  • Kham Sambo started his career in the travel industry as messenger and driver for the UNTAC forces in the early 90s


The internationally renowned site of Angkor, arguably Southeast Asia’s premier historic tourist destination, is situated in northwest Cambodia, a country on the mainland bordered by Thailand, Laos, and vietnam. Angkor was the administrative, cultural, and political center of the Khmer civilization, between the ninth and the mid-fifteenth centuries, when it was the dominant power in the region. The art and architectural remains are one of the Khmer's greatest legacies to mankind and many consider the temple of Angkor wat  ,  one of the seven architectural wonders of the wold .beside the ancient glories of Angkor, Cambodia's geographical makeup includes beaches, islands, mountains, and jungles, which offer unique opportunities for the tourists to explore and enjoy an unspoiled tropical environment.

Cambodia covers an area of 181,035 square kilometers divided in to twenty-four provinces with three major cities, which are Phnom Penh (the capital), Sihanoukville, and Siem Reap. Cambodia's monsoonal climate is marked by two seasons--wet (from May to October) and dry (from November to April).

(Although Cambodia is one of the world’s poorest countries, it is rich in natural resources including fish, forest, gems, rubber, and rice. Today eighty-five per cent of Cambodia’s population work in agriculture, making Cambodia an agrarian-based economy, Most modern Cambodians are Theravada Buddhists but many also adhere to the traditional animistic beliefs that pre-date formalize religion.


Travel in Cambodia with Cambodia Tours for amazing experience where you can learn firsthand about Cambodia and its rich history. Our staff will greet you warmly, look after your safety, and introduce you to Cambodia, its people and its culture.
 
Angkor Wat PDF Print E-mail

Angkor Wat,the wold's  largest religious monument built in stone . encompasses  an immense area of about 500 acres surrounded by a water-filled moat dotted  lotus and water lily. The temple is accessed by an impressive, sandstone causeway that is 820 feet long and 39 feet wide. Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat, considered by many as an architectural masterpiece, was built in the first half of the twelfth century (1113-1152 AD) by Suryavarman II, Popularly  known as the ‘Sun King’,and ,today,is the best preserved of the monuments at Angkor  Archaeologists estimate that the construction of Angkor Wat took between thirty and fifty years to complete.
 
Angkor Thom PDF Print E-mail


The Royal City of Angkor Thom, the last Angkorean capital, was built by the great Mahayanist Buddhist king Jayavarman VII (1181-1219 AD) and it served as the center of the powerful Khmer Empire during his reign. An eight food high wall  surrounded by a moat encloses the city . Five majestic causeways, each with an imposing sandstone entry tower, give access to the city. Inside,there are numerous temples, remains of the royal palace, and the king’s state temple, the Bayon, situated at the exact geographical center of the city. The Bayon is the favorite temple  of many visitors because of its unusual multitude of towers, each with four gigantic faces staring in a cardinal direction; because of it's stone wall carved in  reliefs with scenes that reveal  what life was like for the Khmer people in the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries. Scenes of daily life are vividly portrayed giving visitors a window into market , floral, fauna, birds, animals and ever battles with the neighboring Chams who invaded Angkor from  southern  Vietnam -it's truly a history book in stone .

The descriptions above are only two of over 100 sites that are have been cleared,  safe and accessible to visitors today.

‘Go to Angkor, my friend, to its ruins and to its dreams...’
 
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Starting in the travel industry as a messenger and driver for the UNTAC forces in the early 90s, Kham Sambo and his staff at Cambodia Tours have a long and varied experience with tours and travel in Siem Reap and Cambodia. Whether you are a couple of friends or a big group, we can organize transportation on the ground or arrange breathtaking helicopter flights over the temples - please let us know what you want to see and do and we'll be happy to make a customized tour proposal for you...

 

 
"I write in support of Kham Sambo and his team of experts in developing this travel agency, which I feel is equipped to provide excellent service for visitors to Cambodia. Kham Sambo, himself, has been “my” driver for the past fifteen years. We’ve traveled in various vehicles along roads, dirt paths, through rice fields, up mountains, and over plateaus. Whenever, wherever, “Sam” has always been there to help me. Having worked with him over a long period, I highly recommend Sam and his team to provide services that will make your visit to Cambodia a memorable one."

Dawn F. Rooney, PhD, FRGS, Author
Angkor, An Introduction to the Temples
(Hong Kong, Odyssey Guides, 5th edition)

 

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Sambo's two very satisfied customers viewing a sunset at Phnom Bakheng

“Hi Sambo,


Thank-you for taking us on a great day to Angkor Wat!

We enjoyed our itinerary of getting up early to see the magical sunrise behind Angkor Wat.

Then our leisurely breakfast before our guided trip around...

Angkor Thom

Bayon Temple

Terrace of Elephants

Ta Prohm

You were a very knowledgeable guide and happy to answer any of the questions we threw at you.

You made our tour good fun making sure we took away happy memories of Siem Reap and Angkor
Wat. We recommend other tourists choose you for their day at Angkor Wat.

With thanks,



ANichole, Gemma and Kirstin

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Megan Bond, 28, Teacher in Canada, writes:

"As soon as I arrived at Earthwakers hostel I was greeted by friendly faces. One of them was Sambo's. He was very accommodating and not pushy at all. Before I even had to ask about touring temples or visiting the city centre he was informing me of some of my options and that he was there to help if I needed it. It was like he was reading my mind. Within my first hal hour he had helped to arrange transportation to see the sunset at a temple, as well as a one day visit for the following day. He was to be my guide. He even agreed to my 5 am departure to see the sun rise at Angkor Wat.

Sambo catered to my needs by asking me where I wanted to visit. We took our time walking through the temples and he made sure that I did not feel rushed. I was relaxed and able to "take it all in." He also took me to a cafe for breakfast and gave me time (as much as I needed) to eat, write in my journal and gain back some energy for our trip to the other temples.

Sambo showed me details in the temple walls that I don't think I would have noticed it I had gone on my own. He explained Hindu and Buddhist stories and religions well. I felt that all my questions were answered well - even the general ones about Khmer culture and opinion.

Sambo came across as intelligent and easy going. This open and friendly nature made me feel that I could ask him to arrange whatever I needed. I recommend his services to anyone. Really an enjoyable trip!"

April, 2009

 

Hi Sambo!

"Sambo has always been exceptionally helpful and will go out of his way to make sure all our needs are taken care of. Sambo has organised short tours for my teams a number of times and he's always polite, professional, friendly and given his experience in the industry, everything just gets done. A great guy to work with! - Cindy Angel, World Youth International"





Cheers, Cindy
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Hi sambo

I had  a wonderful time in Cambodia  thank to every one  especially  Mr Sambo

for their guided tours                         Bart Crowe

 Bart Crowe

1140- 1 kaminote  Tamamara

Gunma Japan T 370-1127

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 Hi sambo

sambo   provided us  with excellent service and information

 V.MANDREKAR

Debt.of Stat .4 Prob

M S U, E. Lansing , M I .48823

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Mr sambo

has been of tremendous help to us  he has a great deal of initiative  and  he world be an excellent person  to navigate this beautiful country

Veena Mandrekar

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recommendation as guide‏


Sambo has been our  tour  guide and interpreter for the past 3 days in Seam Reap.
He is warm and friendly and has a vast knowledge of the history of the area.
He also has a lovely sense of humour. He has allowed us to totally relax and enjoy our holiday .
Thank you Sambo

"To day I write in support of Kham Sambo and experts in developing this travel agency, which I feel is equipped to provide excellent service for visitors to Angkor wat area . Kham Sambo, himself, has been “my” tour guide 3days from 4-6 July 2010 . We’ve traveled to Angkor wat , by tuk tuk , through to the temple  . Whenever, wherever, “Sambo ” has always been there to help me.  to information to the poor children and organisation in seim reap that heave children 40 people ,
I highly recommend Sambo and his team to provide services that will make your visit to Cambodia a memorable one."

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Australia's  06 July 2010

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