The ancient temples of Angkor Wat are jaw-dropping, the rural countryside shimmers with brilliant green rice fields and the incredibly friendly locals are eager to show you around. Amongst the beauty, you’ll also be exposed to the pressing social and economic issues facing the country. The contrast can be shocking, but it can also be positively transformational.
Cambodia is a country with a dark past but a bright future. We’ve partnered with social enterprises and local community development organisations to help our students gain a true understanding of the beautiful yet complex realities of Cambodia. Our staff members are skilled at teaching while having fun and students often leave with a changed perspective on their own lives.
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Population:
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16.2 million
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Capital City:
- Phnom Penh
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Currency:
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Cambodian Riel (KHR)
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Language:
- Khmer, English and some French
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Local Lingo:
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HelloSure-sdayHow are you?Neak sok sabai tayThank youOr-kunGoodbyeLear-hiey
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Explore the ancient temples of Angkor: Angkor was the capital of the ancient Khmer Empire, where visitors can now walk through temples such as Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm.
Immerse yourself in village life: Spend time in the home villages of our local staff to experience rural village life with water buffaloes and rice paddies.
Discover the history of the Khmer Rouge: Learn about the shocking genocide that occurred during the ‘70’s, which resulted in millions of deaths.
Live-aboard Rustic’s private boat!: Voyage aboard our private boat on Tonle Sap lake to visit remote floating villages and build houses for families in our partner village of Prek Toal.