The Summit Panama City Beach
US Department Of State Post Report
The contrast between life in Panama City and in the rest of the country is striking. The city itself has changed enormously in the last 10 years. A modern banking center, several huge new shopping centers, and scores of high-rise office and apartment buildings have re-shaped the skyline. But the history and tradition of the past can be found quickly in Casco Viejo (the old center) where the cathedral forms the center of what was once the “downtown” area. The ruins of Panama Viejo (Old Panama), once the object of attack from the pirates of the Caribbean, are a short distance from the modern city center. ... [Read More]
Calendar of Select Upcoming Events in International Trade & Telecommunications
The International Communication and Information Policy (CIP) group is one of seven issue-oriented organizations within the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. CIP advocates internationally policies for expanded access to information and communication technologies (ICT), improved efficiency in the worldwide ICT and telecommunications market through increased reliance on free-market forces, and fair opportunities for U.S. companies to participate in this important sector around the globe. In supporting such policies, the State Department can achieve foreign policy goals of empowering people by giving them fuller access to a wealth of educational opportunities, information resources and forums for exchange of ideas. Additionally, an efficient ICT and telecommunications global structure creates a healthier environment for U.S. companies doing business in all sectors, improving the standard of living at home and abroad. ... [Read More]
Passport Information (5)
U.S. Department of State Local Passport Acceptance Facilities Bureau of Consular Affairs LOCAL PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITIES If you are interested in obtaining an application for a passport, you may go to the nearest local passport acceptance facility. These offices serve as agents of the Passport Agency by contract with the Department of State. Unless indicated to be a federal court (US is in the name), it is a local court. When only a PO Box is given for a contact, check a local directory for an address or phone number. County Clerk (Henry Co) Abbeville AL POB 337, Abbeville, AL 36310 County Clerk (Lamar Co) Vernon AL POB 434, Vernon, AL 35592 County Clerk (Lee Co) Operlika AL 2311 Hamilton Rd, POB 2524, Operlika, AL 36801 County Clerk (Madison Co) Huntsville AL Madison County Courthouse, Huntsville, AL 35801 County Clerk (Marshall Co) Albertville AL 200 W Main Street, Albertville, AL 35950 County Clerk (Morgan Co) Decatur AL 302 Lee Street, N ... [Read More]
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Dependent children in Costa Rica have several K thru 12 American accredited schools: the American International School (AIS), Country Day School (CDS) and the Lincoln School, all of which offer college-prep curriculums and operate on a U.S.-style, August through June schedule, and two schools on the local schedule, Blue Valley and the British School. Please note that the International Bachillariate program is offered only at the Lincoln, British and Blue Valley Schools. In order to avoid any problems with the school enrollment process, parents are encouraged to send the required documents before you arrive at post. These documents include the original school transcripts for the past two years, results of recent standardized achievemen ... [Read More]
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Honduran topography is exceptionally rugged. The Central American Cordillera (mountain range) crosses Honduras from east to west, making it the most mountainous of the six republics. Three-quarters of the country is composed of rugged hills and mountains, ranging from about 900 feet to nearly 9,350 and averaging about 4,000 feet in height. Tegucigalpa is at 3,200 feet above sea level. Government estimates list 64% of the land surface as mountainous and 36% as plains and valleys. The highest mountain peaks are in the southwest. Lowlands make up the northern and eastern coastal plains, a narrow southern coastal plain, and the river valleys. The principal rivers are in the north and flow into the Caribbean. Geographically and commercially, the country consists of two general regions: the highlands of the interior and southern Honduras and the tropical, banana-producing North Coast. Southern coastal lowlands are grouped with the highland region because of their economic linkage with Teguci ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
American Embassy - San Salvador Post CityLast Updated: 1/14/2004 12:27 AM San Salvador, capital and principal city of El Salvador, is located south and west of the country's geographical center (19 miles from the sea) in the Valley of the Hammocks, so called because of the frequent tremors and earthquakes. The over 2 million metropolitan area population includes the nearby cities of Soyapango, San Marcos, and Santa Tecla. Like the rest of the country, San Salvador enjoys a tropical climate with a dry season from December to April and a rainy season from May to November. The average temperature is 73ºF. The coldest months are December and January, with a median temperature of 65ºF. April is the hottest month, with a median temperature of 80ºF. Founded in 1525 by Diego de Alvarado, the cit ... [Read More]
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