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Country Facts:
Nepal vs. Cambodia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Nepal and Cambodia by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Nepal vs. Cambodia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Nepal is 56 827 mi², while the surface area of Cambodia is 69 898 mi². This means that the area of Cambodia is 23% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
56 827 mi²
69 898 mi²

Coastline length

Nepal has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Cambodia has a coastline of 275.3 mi.

0.0 mi
275.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Nepal is Kathmandu, with a population of about 975 453 people. In contrast, the largest city in Cambodia is Phnom Penh, where the population is 1 501 720.

975 453 ppl
1 501 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Nepal is Mount Everest, its height is 29 029 ft. The highest peak in Cambodia is Phnom Aural, which rises to a height of 5 948 ft.

29 029 ft
Mount Everest
5 948 ft
Phnom Aural

Highest recorded temperature

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108.7°F
Preah Vihea

Lowest recorded temperature

In Nepal, the lowest temperature ever measured was -49°F and was recorded in Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha, while in Cambodia, the lowest temperature was 46.4°F and was recorded in Val d'Emeraude.

-49°F
Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha
46.4°F
Val d'Emeraude

Society

Nepal vs. Cambodia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Nepal is about 29 136 808, while Cambodia is home to 16 718 965 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
29 136 808 ppl
16 718 965 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 72.1 years in Nepal and 66.3 years in Cambodia.

72.1 years
66.3 years

Average age

The average age is 25.3 years in Nepal and 26.4 years in Cambodia.

25.3 years
26.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.81% in Nepal and 1.34% in Cambodia.

0.81%
1.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 67.9% in Nepal and 80.5% in Cambodia.

67.9%
80.5%

Language

In Nepal, the main language is Nepali, and in Cambodia the primary language is Khmer.

nepali
khmer

Religion

In Nepal, the main religion is Hinduism; in Cambodia, the main religion is Islam.

hinduism
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

539 000 ppl
Ranking: 120/174
4 775 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Nepal: 4 007 Int$. Cambodia: 4 420 Int$.

4 007 Int$
Ranking: 156/194
4 420 Int$
Ranking: 150/194

Currency

Nepal: Nepalese Rupee (NPR). Cambodia: Riel (KHR).

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NPR
Nepalese Rupee
KHR
Riel

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Nepal: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, M). Electricity in Cambodia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, G

Driving side

Nepal has left-hand traffic, Cambodia has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Nepal - October, November; Cambodia - January, February, March, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B16 USD - 20 USD
T50 USD - 71 USD
B25 USD - 36 USD
T62 USD - 92 USD

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