interesting facts of Cambodia

• People like to go out in their PJs (pajamas) regardless of what time it is in the day.
  
• When crossing a road (no pedestrian crossings here), just make your way slowly across the road as the vehicles will drive around you.
  
• The locals tend to smile and nod their heads saying 'yes' but the real answers to your questions may not be 'yes'.
• Many locals can speak some English and the younger generation can speak the language very well learning it through unofficial conversational classes.
• US dollar is the unofficial currency in Cambodia and Cambodian Riel is the small change (treated like coins).
• Even in Phnom Penh, many roads are unsealed dirt road.
  
• The number of NGOs/missionaries in Cambodia is unbelievable. Locals like to work in NGOs because the pay is better (USD150-170 per month). Other government office positions may pay as little as USD50 per month.
• There is a minimum wage policy (USD60 per month) in Cambodia but not enforced in many industries. A waiter/waitress may be paid only USD20 per month.
• Many plots of empty land but have high concrete walls surrounding them. The first thing a land owner builds after he purchased the land is to start building the concrete wall as soon as possible.
• Lexus 4WD seems to be the preferred car in this third world country.
  
• No point looking for rubbish bins. Locals just throw everything onto the streets.
• They eat dogs! Don't be surprise if you are being served a bowl of stewed or barbecued dog meat. By the way, it is likely to be meat from a stray dog!
• There are more hotels than tourists in Siem Reap. One hotel/ guesthouse every few meters apart.