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Suzie's Blogs ...Traveling & Living Abroad Hints & Tips |
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Namibia is a Southern African country with a moderately developed economy. Facilities for tourism are available. An onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds are required for entrance into Namibia. A visa is not required for tourist or business visits under 90 days. Medical facilities are relatively modern, especially in the city of Windhoek. Some petty crime occurs. U.S. Embassy Web Site : http://windhoek.usembassy.gov/ Niger Niger is an inland African nation whose northern area includes a part of the Sahara Desert. Tourism facilities are minimal, particularly outside of Niamey. A visa is required to enter Niger. Visas are valid for a period of one week to three months from the date of issuance, depending on the type of visa and category of traveler. Yellow fever vaccinations are required for entry into Niger. Medical facilities are minimal in Niger, particularly outside the capital of Niamey. Some medicines are in short supply. Armed bandits operate in northern Niger, and a number of people have been killed. Thieves and pickpockets are especially active in tourist areas. Care must be taken in walking city streets anywhere, at any time, but especially at night. There have been incidents of groups of men assaulting women who are, or appear to be, African, and who are wearing garments other than the traditional ankle-length wrap known as "pagnes." Tourists are free to take pictures anywhere in Niger, except near military installations, radio and television stations, the Presidency Building, and the airport. There are no laws restricting currency transactions in Niger. International telephones service to and from Niger is expensive and callers experience delays getting a line. Faxes are often garbled due to poor quality. Good stuff to keep in mind. Like to read more interesting articles? Internet Bookings and You Thanks for dropping in. Suzie Posted: Sunday 20th March 2005, 12:06 AM |