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Mozambique - What you Need To Know Mozambique, a less developed country in southern Africa, ended a 17-year civil war in October 1992 with the signing of a peace agreement between the government and the rival rebel group. Facilities for tourism are severely limited outside of Maputo. Travel by road outside of the major urban areas is possible; however, road conditions vary greatly. A visa is required and must be obtained in advance. Evidence of a yellow fever and cholera vaccination is also required. Medical facilities are minimal and many medicines are unavailable. Maputo’s special clinic, which requires payment in hard currency, can provide general non-emergency services. Economic conditions in the country, spotty police protection and years of war have caused an increase in violent and armed robberies, break-ins and auto thefts. Victims, including members of the foreign community, have been killed. Traveling alone or at night is particularly risky. Currency can be converted at locations authorized by the Mozambican government. Currency conversions on the black market are illegal and very risky. Credit cards are not widely accepted in Mozambique. Some merchants prefer to be paid in U.S. dollars. Embassy of Mozambique Web Site : http://www.embamoc-usa.org I hope you've enjoyed my travel blog so far. Suzie Suzies Travel Blog Posted: Saturday 19th March 2005, 12:19 AM

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