Transportation in Phnom Penh include the railways, highways and waterways available in the country. The country has rebuilt itself after the war and Transportation in Phnom Penh has developed as well.
Transportation in Phnom Penh in Cambodia - Airports
The gateway to Cambodian Capital is the Pochentong International Airport, close to Phnom Penh. The airport is the largest airport in the country and is served by major airlines. There are secondary airports as well including airports in Siem Reap and Battambang.
Airports with paved runaways total 6 in number. That of unpaved runways total 13.
Transportation in Phnom Penh - Railways
The country is well linked by railways with a total length of 612 km. There are two major rail lines, both originating in Phnom Penh. The first line runs between Phnom Penh to Poipet on the Thai border. The second line runs from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville at the southern coast. The cities served by the railway system include the Poipet on the Thailand border, Sisophon, Battambang, Moung Ruessei, Pursat, Takeo, Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh the national capital.
Phnom Penh also has the bamboo railway, with bamboo covered platform as well as two detached axles with wheels. It is a unique kind of journey and is popular among tourists.
Transportation in Phnom Penh - Highways
Phnom Penh has a total of 6 national highways originating from Phnom Penh. These are national Highway 1 through 6. The total length of highways is 35,769 Km, which includes 4,165 km of Paved and 31,604 Km unpaved roadways. 20 percent of the roads and highways are covered with asphalt, around 50 percent are made of crushed stone, gravel or else improved earth and the rest 30 percent ae unimproved earth.
Transportation in Phnom Penh - Waterways
Cambodia has an extensive inland waterway and is an important route for domestic trade. There are two major reports. These are Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, which is also known as Kampong Som. There are also five minor ones. The river port at Phnom Penh is the only river port which can receive 8,000 tons of ships n the wet season and 5,000 tons of ships in the dry season. The port is widely used for international commerce and domestic communications.
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