From: owner-travel-advisories Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Zambia Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 18:30:10 GMT Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:1511 Path: world!eliz Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: <199711031332_MC2-2694-B05@compuserve.com> Content-Disposition: inline Precedence: bulk Sender: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 Distribution: wstd Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 110 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Zambia ============================================================ Zambia - Public Announcement October 31, 1997 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman On October 29, following a coup attempt in Lusaka, the Zambian government declared a State of Emergency which gives the police broad powers of arrest. During the State of Emergency, police and security forces may be in a heightened state of alert, and Americans are urged to use caution in any dealings with them. While the State of Emergency should not have a significant impact on Americans, American citizens in Zambia are urged to register their presence with the U.S. Embassy, monitor radio and television reports, and remain cautious in their travels, especially at night. For further information on travel to Zambia, consult the Department's latest Consular Information Sheet for Zambia. This Public Announcement supersedes the Announcement dated October 28, 1997 and expires on November 22, 1997. Zambia - Consular Information Sheet December 24, 1996 Country Description: Zambia is a developing African country. Tourist facilities outside of well-known game parks are not fully developed. Entry Requirements: A visa is required and must be obtained in advance. Travelers should obtain the latest information and details from the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia, 2419 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 265-9717. Overseas inquiries should be made at the nearest Zambian embassy or consulate. Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited. Doctors and hospitals often require immediate cash payment for health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. The Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for payment of medical services outside the United States. Travelers have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including provisions for medical evacuation to be useful. For additional health information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559. Internet: http://www.cdc.gov. Areas of Instability: Tourist destinations, including the national parks located in eastern Zambia, are visited by large numbers of tourists without incident. However, visitors' security is uncertain in border areas, especially on the Great East Road along the Mozambique border, the northern border with Zaire, and in the west near Angola. Information on Crime: Crime is prevalent in Zambia. Armed carjackings, muggings and petty theft are commonplace in Lusaka, especially on Cairo Road, in other commercial areas and housing compounds. Travel at night is considered particularly risky, both in Lusaka and on roads outside of the city. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in general. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. In-Country Travel: Travel on Zambian roads can be hazardous, especially at night, due to poorly maintained vehicles and roads. Public buses and taxis are generally unreliable and unsafe. Zambia Railways has suffered several accidents caused by poor maintenance and badly trained personnel. Other Information: Travel to military areas and photographing military facilities are prohibited. Photography of areas other than tourist attractions may be challenged by authorities. When Americans are arrested, Zambian authorities are often slow to inform the Embassy. Embassy Location/Registration: U.S. citizens are encouraged to register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka at the corner of Independence and United Nations Avenues. The mailing address is P.O. Box 31617, Lusaka, Zambia. The telephone number is (260-1) 250-955; the fax number is (260-1) 252-225. No. 96-194 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 23, 1996, to update paragraphs on medical facilities, in-country travel and other information. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. 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