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Malawi - A Developing African Nation Have you seen my food blog? Take a peek: Food Blog - Safe Food Handling More African Travel. Ready? Malawi is a developing African nation. The country had multiparty democratic elections in 1994 and 1999. Facilities for tourism exist in major cities, resort areas and games parks, but, are limited and vary in quality. Medical facilities are limited and not up to U.S. standards. Medicines and medical equipment are in short supply. Lake Malawi is not bilharzia-free. Dress code restrictions, which applied to all visitors in Malawi, are no longer in effect. Travelers may wear comfortable clothes, but may wish to dress modestly, especially when visiting remote areas. Petty crime including pickpocketing and purse snatching occurs in urban areas. Residential crime and vehicle thefts are on the increase. Road travel at night, particularly outside the three major cities is not recommended due to the high number of serious road accidents. Major credit cards are generally accepted for payment of hotel bills. It is forbidden to take more than 200 kwacha (Malawi currency) out of the country. So much to learn and research. Try to stay on top of things before you leave. Thanks for reading my travel blog. Suzie Posted: Wednesday 16th March 2005, 1:01 AM

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