Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- CapeVerde
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 14:33:45 GMT
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.

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