Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Wally Doerge) Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Nauru Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1993 14:16:25 GMT STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Nauru ============================================================ Nauru - Consular Information Sheet July 16, 1993 Country Description: Nauru is a constitutional republic with a parliamentary system of government. Its economy is based on the export of phosphates. Tourist facilities are available on a limited basis. Yaren, the capital, has an international airport. Entry Requiremnts: Passports, visas, and onward/return tickets are required. Further specific information is available from the Consulate of the Republic of Nauru, first floor, ADA Professional Building, Marine Drive, in Agana, Guam. The telephone number is (011-671) 649-8300, with the mailing address P.O. Box A.M., Agana, Guam, 96910. Medical Facilities: Health care facilities in the Republic of Nauru are adequate for routine medical problems. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance which specifically covers overseas treatment has proved to be useful to travelers. The international travelers hotline of the Centers for Disease Control, telephone number (404) 332-4559 has additional useful health information. Information on Crime: The crime rate in the Republic of Nauru is low. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on guarding 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: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of the country in which they travel. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji can obtain up-to-date information on travel and security in Nauru. Embassy Location: There is no U.S. embassy or other diplomatic post in Nauru. Assistance for U.S. citizens is available at the U.S. Embassy in Fiji located at 31 Loftus Street in the capital city of Suva. The telephone number is (679) 314-466. No. 93-206 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 9, 1993, noting that assistance to U.S. citizens in Nauru is available at the U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji.