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- Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Benin
- Date: 29 Dec 1992 08:52:03 -0600
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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Benin
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- Benin - Consular Information Sheet
- December 24, 1992
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- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located in the city of
- Cotonou at Rue Caporal Anani Bernard. The mailing address is B.P.
- 2012, Cotonou, Benin. Telephone numbers are 229-30-06-50, 30-05-13,
- 30-17-92.
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- Country Description: Benin is a developing West African country.
- Its capital city is Porto Novo; however the adjoining city of
- Cotonou is the main port and site of most government and tourist
- activity. Tourist facilities in Cotonou are available, but are not
- fully developed elsewhere.
-
- Entry Requirements: U.S. citizens are required to have passports
- and a visa in order to enter the country. Visa applications and
- further information on entry requirements can be obtained from the
- Embassy of the Republic of Benin, 2737 Cathedral Avenue N.W.,
- Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 232-6656.
-
- Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Benin are limited. Not
- all medicines are available. Doctors and hospitals often expect
- immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance
- is not always valid outside the United States. Supplementary
- medical insurance with specific coverage has proved to be useful.
- Questions on health matters can be referred to the Centers for
- Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
-
- Information on Crime: Crime rates are rising, particularly in the
- city of Cotonou. Armed criminals have used force in some cases.
- Useful information on safeguarding valuables and protecting personal
- security while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of
- State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad." It is available from the
- Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
- Washington D.C. 20402.
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- Drug Penalties: Strict laws regarding possession or transportation
- of drugs are enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail
- sentences and fines.
-
- Tips for Travelers: The Department of State publication "Tips for
- Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" is available from the
- Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
- Washington D.C. 20402, and contains general useful information.
-
- Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can
- obtain updated information on travel and security within the country.
-
- No. 92-129
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- Distribution:
- >INTERNET:travel-advisories@stolaf.edu.
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