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- Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- CenAfRep
- Date: 29 Dec 1992 11:02:45 -0600
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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Central African Republic
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- Central African Republic - Consular Information Sheet
- December 24, 1992
-
- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located in the capital city
- of Bangui at Avenue David Dacko, B.P. 924; telephone (236) 61-02-00,
- 61-25-78, 61-43-33, and 61-02-10.
-
- Country Description: The Central African Republic is a developing
- African country. Facilities for tourism are limited.
-
- Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. For further
- information on entry requirements, the traveler can contact the
- Embassy of the Central African Republic, 1618 22nd Street, N.W.,
- Washington, D.C., 20008, telephone (202) 462-4009.
-
- Areas of Instability: The potential for sporadic disturbances is
- widespread in the country.
-
- Political Disturbances: Although no specific threats have been
- directed against American citizens, political demonstrations in the
- capital city of Bangui have occasionally led to violence and looting.
-
- Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in the Central African
- Republic are limited. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate
- cash payment for health services. Not all U.S. medical insurance is
- valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance
- with specific overseas coverage has proved to be of use. For
- additional information on health matters, the traveler can contact
- the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline,
- telephone (404) 332-4559.
-
- Information on Crime: Petty crime such as pickpocketing is common.
- There have been attacks by armed highway bandits on motorists in
- the central and northern parts of the country, which have resulted
- in the wounding or death of both foreigners and Africans. Bandits
- are reported to be active in the central and northern parts of the
- country. 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.
-
- Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
- illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect
- jail sentences and fines.
-
- Prohibition on Photography: Taking photographs of police or
- military installations, as well as government buildings, is
- prohibited. These official buildings and installations are often
- unmarked. Unauthorized photography may result in seizure of
- photographic equipment by Central African authorities. Police or
- other government authorities can provide information and grant
- permission for photographing a particular subject or location.
-
- 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. It contains general information on travel
- in the region.
-
- Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in
- Bangui can obtain updated information on travel and security in the
- Central African Republic.
-
- No. 92-135
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- Distribution:
- >INTERNET:travel-advisories@stolaf.edu.
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