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Cambodia

Cambodia:

The National Payments Corporation of India has officially partnered with ACLEDA Bank to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia.

  • It is located in the southern portion of the Indo China Peninsula in Southeast Asia.
  • It is bordered by three countries namely Vietnam (East and southeast) Laos (Northeast) and Thailand (Northwest).
  • It is bounded by the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest.
  • Capital: Phnom Penh
    Geographical Features of Cambodia:
  • The country is characterised by a tropical savanna climate and monsoons.
  • It mainly consists of Dangrek Mountains, Krâvanh and Dâmrei Mountains.
  • The highest point in Cambodia is the 1,810 m (5,938 ft) high Phnom Aural.
  • Major Rivers: Mekong River
  • Lake: Tonlé Sap Lake is a large lake that is connected to the Mekong River.
  • It mainly consists of iron ore, copper, and gold.
  • World Heritage Sites: Temple of Angkor Wat and Temple of Preah Vihear (It is dedicated to Lord Shiva).