Siem Reap
Siem Reap is the capital of Cambodia's Siem Reap province. The monuments of Angkor
Wat and Angkor are located in the northern suburbs of Siem Reap. The Siem Reap River flows through
Siem Reap, and the river is lined with star-rated hotels. The population of Siem Reap is about
140,000, most of whom believe in Buddhism. This small town is quiet and unremarkable compared with
the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh. The travellers from all over the world who are fascinated by
Siem Reap are Angkor Wat, which is listed as one of the world's cultural heritage and one of the
Seven Wonders of the World. When you first see the Beng Mealea, a temple that has not been fully
excavated and refurbished, you can fully appreciate the surprise and shock of the Frenchman who
discovered Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a collective name for the Angkor monuments. It is a complete
city composed of palaces, temples, gardens and castles, the capital of the Khmer kingdom.
Area: 10,299 km²
Population: 139,458 (2018)
Area code: +855 (63)
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Weather: April is the hottest month in Siem reap with an average temperature of 31°C (88°F) and the coldest is December at 26°C (79°F).
