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- <text id=93CT1665>
- <title>
- Czech Republic--Travel
- </title>
- <history>
- Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
- Europe
- Czech Republic
- </history>
- <article>
- <source>CIA World Factbook</source>
- <hdr>
- Travel
- </hdr>
- <body>
- <p>Note: Czechoslovakia divided to become The Czech Republic and
- Slovakia in January 1993.
- </p>
- <p> Climate and clothing: The climate is most pleasant during
- May-August; smog and dampness prevail in November-March. Bring
- rainwear and lightweight or heavy woolens depending on the
- season.
- </p>
- <p> Customs and currency: US citizens must have visas. Tourist
- visas, valid for one entry, usually can be obtained within 2
- weeks. Visas require the tourist, upon entry, to purchase 30
- West German marks (about $17 at the exchange rate of early
- 1990) a day in Czechoslovak crowns. Crowns may not be imported
- or exported.
- </p>
- <p> Health: No unusual health precautions need be taken in
- Prague; however, visitors coming from areas where yellow fever
- or cholera are endemic must have proper inoculations. Tapwater
- is usually safe. Bring any needed medications.
- </p>
- <p> Telecommunications: Telephone and cab service is adequate.
- Czechoslovakia is six standard time zones ahead of eastern
- standard time. Because of higher Czechoslovak rates, phone
- calls to the United States should be made collect, if possible.
- </p>
- <p> Transportation: Czechoslovakia has a wide network of bus,
- rail, and air services. Prague has a subway and streetcars, and
- trolley buses serve cities and suburbs. Taxis and rental cars
- are available. Main roads are adequate.
- </p>
- <p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
- February 1990.
- </p>
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- </body>
- </article>
- </text>
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