Economic Development and Tourism of Siem Reap

During the 1990s, stabilized the political situation in the country. Today, Siem Reap is a peaceful and for Cambodian standards - the country one of the poorest of the earth, is the average monthly income is around U.S. $ 30 - thriving small town. Has contributed greatly to tourism.
Traditionally, and especially the growing of rice and fish in the nearby Tonle Sap basis of life and most important source of income of the residents. Since the opening of the country for visitors from all over the world but also takes the number of visitors to Siem Reap to use as a starting point for visiting the temples of Angkor, continuous, and provides additional income. Thus, since the late 1990s a number of hotels at the beginning of the 20th Century were built opened again. In addition, created a host of new restaurants, hotels and guest houses, which now cover the entire spectrum of tourism - from 5-star luxury hotels to 5-dollar room. At the beginning of the 21st Century, the city presents itself as a thriving tourist center.
Siem Reap has an international airport.