Capital of Cambodia: Phnom Penh
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. Cambodia sits in Asia, has a population of 16,767,842, and uses the KHR. Official languages include Khmer.
Quick facts
- Capital: Phnom Penh
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~16,767,842
- Area: 181,035 km²
- Population density: 92.6 people per km²
- Official language: Khmer
- Currency: KHR
- ISO code: KH
How big is Cambodia?
By population, Cambodia ranks 73rd in the world, holding roughly 0.21% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 88th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Cambodia has 92.6 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Cambodia is the 26th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Cambodia in population are Zimbabwe (16,320,537) and Senegal (17,316,449).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Syria (185,180 km²) and Uruguay (176,215 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Khmer is listed as an official language of Cambodia alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Cambodia uses the KHR, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Cambodia in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Cambodia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Cambodia and a page on the flag of Cambodia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
What is the population of Cambodia?
About 16,767,842, making it the 73rd most populous country in the world.
How big is Cambodia?
181,035 square kilometres, ranking 88th by land area, at a density of 92.6 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Cambodia use?
The KHR, which no other country uses.