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- <text id=93CT1731>
- <title>
- Iraq--Travel
- </title>
- <history>
- Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
- Southwest Asia
- Iraq
- </history>
- <article>
- <source>CIA World Factbook</source>
- <hdr>
- Travel
- </hdr>
- <body>
- <p> Climate and clothing: The climate is similar to that of
- Arizona. Temperatures may exceed 48C (120 F) in summer. Western
- clothing and shoes are not readily available. Dress
- conservatively in public.
- </p>
- <p> Customs: All foreigners must have a visa. Check requirements
- with the Iraqi Embassy, 1801 P St. NW., Washington, DC 20036,
- tel. 202-483-7500. Yellow fever inoculations are required of
- travelers coming from infected areas. Health requirements and
- currency import restrictions may change; check latest
- information.
- </p>
- <p> Health: Baghdad's facilities suffice for uncomplicated
- medical and surgical problems. Doctors are generally overworked
- and facilities overcrowded. Malaria suppressants are
- recommended.
- </p>
- <p> Telecommunications: Long-distance calls within Iraq and to
- points abroad can sometimes be made but with considerable
- difficulty. Telex service is available, but prolonged outrages
- are common. Iraq is eight time zones ahead of eastern standard
- time, except during brief periods between US and Iraqi
- conversion dates to daylight or standard time.
- </p>
- <p> All communications media are controlled or owned by the
- government. Two television stations are located in Baghdad but
- carry few English-language programs. The Baghdad Observer is a
- daily English-language newspaper.
- </p>
- <p> Transportation: International flight schedules change without
- notice. Al-Basrah and Umm Qasr Seaports are closed because of
- proximity to the war zone. A railroad connects Al-Basrah to
- Baghdad, but the Syrian segment of the railroad linking Iraq to
- Turkey and Europe has been closed since 1982. Border crossing
- points between Iraq and Syria and Iraq and Iran are closed.
- Paved highways connect major cities and neighboring countries.
- Some highways have severely deteriorated due to increased use
- by heavy military and commercial vehicles.
- </p>
- <p> Buses and taxis provide good local transportation; taxi fares
- are negotiable. All vehicles must be covered by third-party
- personal injury insurance.
- </p>
- <p> Hotel accommodations: Baghdad has modern, world-class hotels.
- </p>
- <p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
- OCtober 1987.
- </p>
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- </body>
- </article>
- </text>
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