Click on a picture for a larger display or Slideshow button (right) for automatic display. February 2023. The capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh is a large and important centre and home to 14% of the population. Located at the convergence of the Bassac, Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, river trade is important. The old and new parts of the city create a diverse place to visit, a highlight of which is the beautiful Royal Palace