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Phnom Penh is the capital of which country?

Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia and the political, economic, cultural, transportation, trade and religious center of Cambodia. Phnom Penh covers an area of 678.46 square kilometers and has a population of about 3 million (218). It is located in the delta between Mekong River and tonle sap river.

Phnom Penh has a tropical climate, which is very hot and humid under the influence of the high pressure in the Gulf of Thailand (the Gulf of Siam) and the Indian Ocean. The climate is divided into two seasons, March to October is the "rainy season", with high temperature and humidity, and the temperature can occasionally rise to 38 ~ 39℃ on extremely hot days;

November to April is the "dry season", and the temperature is as low as 22℃, but it is still neither cold nor hot during the day. The lowest temperature is 17 ~ 19℃ occasionally. The annual average temperature is between 28-34℃. The best tourist season is from November to January, when the temperature is suitable.

The total population of Phnom Penh is 3 million (218). The population growth rate is 3.92%. 9% of the population is Khmer; The remaining ethnic minorities are China, Zhan, Punong, Lao and Thai. 9% of Phnom Penh residents believe in Buddhism, and a few believe in Islam and Christianity. The official language is Cambodian, with a small amount of English and French.