Where Is Phnom Penh? Cambodia's Capital

Country: Cambodia
Continent: Asia (Southeast)
Coordinates: 11.55°N, 104.92°E
Location: South-central Cambodia, at the confluence of the Mekong, Tonlé Sap, and Bassac Rivers.

Key Facts

• Capital since 1434 (intermittent), permanent from 1866 (French protectorate).
• Population: ~2.1M city, ~3.5M metro (2023).
• Nicknames: "Pearl of Asia" (1920s architecture), "City of Four Faces" (four rivers).
• Landmarks: Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, National Museum, Tuol Sleng (S-21), Killing Fields (Choeung Ek), Central Market (Psar Thmei), riverside promenade.