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- Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- CapeVerde
- Date: 29 Dec 1992 14:47:16 -0600
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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Cape Verde
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- Cape Verde - Consular Information Sheet
- December 24, 1992
-
- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located on Rua Hoji Ya Henda
- 81 in the capital city of Praia. The mailing address is C.P. 201.
- The telephone numbers are (283) 61-56-16/17.
-
- Country Description: The Republic of Cape Verde consists of
- several rugged volcanic islands off the west coast of Africa. The
- climate is dry and temperate. Tourist facilities are minimal.
-
- Entry Requirement: A passport and visa are required. Evidence of
- immunization against yellow fever (if arriving from an infected
- area), is required. For further information concerning entry
- requirements for Cape Verde, travelers can contact the Embassy of
- the Republic of Cape Verde, 3415 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.,
- Washington D.C. 20007, telephone (202) 965-6820, or the Consulate
- General of Cape Verde in Boston.
-
- Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Cape Verde are extremely
- limited. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment
- for health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always
- valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance
- with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Information
- on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease
- Control's international travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
-
- Information on Crime: Some petty thievery can be expected. Useful
- information on safeguarding valuables and protecting personal
- security while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of
- State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad," 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.
-
- 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
- Praia can obtain updated information on travel and security in Cape
- Verde.
-
- No. 92-134
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- Distribution:
- >INTERNET:travel-advisories@stolaf.edu.
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