Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. As the "Pearl of Asia", Phnom Penh has grown to become the nation's economic, industrial, and cultural center.
The French-built city is noted for its beautiful and historical architecture and attractions.
Double-digit economic growth rates in recent years have triggered an economic boom in Phnom Penh, with new hotels, restaurants, bars, high rises and residential buildings springing up around the city.