Phnom Penh
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Phnom Penh

Cambodia

Phnom Penh is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since 1865 and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its political, economic, industrial, and cultural centre. The city's name derives from Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple, and Lady Penh, the city's founder. It sits at the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers, and is the start of the Bassac River. It is also the seat of Cambodia's monarchy, based at the Royal Palace.

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Local time
UTC+7 · 13 h ahead of Costa Rica
Main language
Khmer
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11.56° N, 104.93° E

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