Clothing Of Algeria
US Department Of State Post Report
American Embassy - Tunis Post CityLast Updated: 1/6/2005 7:59 AM Tunis is built on the west bank of a shallow salt lake on Tunisia's northeastern Mediterranean coast. It has been the capital of what is now Tunisia since the 13th century. Tunis is really two cities - the old Arab town (the medina) with its narrow shop-lined streets, and the modern city that has grown up around the medina over the last century. Tunis continues to grow at a fast pace.& ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The second most important sector of the economy is based on the rich fishing waters that lie off the Atlantic coast. The government levies fees on foreign and national fleets that fish in Mauritanian waters and requires that the catch of national fleet vessels be processed in Nouadhibou. In 2002, the country exported about 480,000 metric tons of frozen and canned seafood products worth about $200 million and received a further $86 million provided by the EU for the right to fish in Mauritanian waters. The EU agreement is in force until July 31, 2006 and allows about 140 trawlers to fish freely. The 2002 fish exports represented 44% of total country exports, but only 13% of GDP. Since 1998, 65% of the SMCP (the marketing organization responsible for all frozen fish exports) has been privatized. However, the fishing sector is plagued by problems, including mismanagement, over-fishing of some resources, and limited technical ability to monitor and control the 200-mile EEZ which exte ... [Read More]
France (07/05)
During the reign of Louis XIV (1643-1715), France was the dominant power in Europe. But overly ambitious projects and military campaigns of Louis and his successors led to chronic financial problems in the 18th century. Deteriorating economic conditions and popular resentment against the complicated system of privileges granted the nobility and clerics were among the principal causes of the French Revolution (1789-94). Although the revolutionaries advocated republican and egalitarian principles of government, France reverted to forms of absolute rule or constitutional monarchy four times--the Empire of Napoleon, the Restoration of Louis XVIII, the reign of Louis-Philippe, and the Second Empire of Napoleon III. After the Franco-Prussian War (1870), the Third Republic was established and lasted until the military defeat of 1940. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The owner's initials should also be on all containers. Liftvans are commonly used. Insure automobiles against all possible damage. Route all air shipments to Kinshasa. Customs, Duties, and Passage Customs and DutiesLast Updated: 6/13/2005 3:33 PM All Embassy staff members have free-entry privileges for their HHE, automobiles, and reasonable amounts of goods and liquors if they are shipped with staff members’ effects and received within 6 months of arrival. Free-entry privileges on a regular basis are accorded only to the Ambassador and family. PassageLast ... [Read More]
J - Middle East Overview
Egypt itself has been for many years a victim of terrorism, although it has abated. No terrorism-related deaths were reported in Egypt in 2001, but the Egyptian Government continued to regard terrorism and extremist activity as an urgent challenge. The Egyptian Government indicted nearly 300 Egyptians and foreigners on terrorism-related charges. They will be tried by a military tribunal. Other terrorists’ detentions were extended. Of those arrested, 87 were members of a group Egyptian authorities dubbed "al-Wa’ad" (The Promise). They were accused of planning to assassinate key Egyptian figures and blow up strategic targets; at the time of the arrests, authorities reportedly discovered arms caches and bomb-making materials. Those arrested included 170 al-Gama’a al-Islamiyya (IG) members, accused of killing police and civilians. They also were accused of targeting tourists and robbing banks between 1994 and 1998. Egypt’s principal terrorist organizations, the Egyptian Islamic Jihad ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to the Middle East and North Africa
West Bank and Gaza : The U.S. Government currently prohibits U.S. Government employees, officials, and dependents from traveling to the West Bank and Gaza, except for mission essential business. Private American citizens should avoid travel to these areas at this time. Embassy staff have also been prohibited from using Rt. 443 (the Modi’in Road) in Israel to travel to Jerusalem. During periods of unrest, access to the West Bank and Gaza are sometimes closed off by the Israeli government. Travel restrictions may be imposed with little or no warning. Strict measures have frequently been imposed following terrorist actions and the ... [Read More]
Background Notes Archive - Near East and North Africa
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEBACKGROUND NOTES: MOROCCO, NOVEMBER 1994PUBLISHED BY THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRSNovember 1994Official Name: Kingdom of MoroccoPROFILEGeographyArea: 446,550 sq. km. (172,413 sq. mi.); slightly largerthan California.Cities: Capital--Rabat (pop. 1.2 million in urbanprefecture of Rabat-Sale). Other cities--Casablanca (3million), Marrakech, Fez, Tangier.Terrain: Coastal plain, mountains, desert. Climate:Mediterranean, becoming more extreme in the interior.PeopleNationality: Noun and adjective--Moroccan(s).Population (est.): 28 million.Annual growth rate (est.): 2.2%.Ethnic groups: Arab-Berber 99%. Religions: Muslim,Christian 1%, Jewish 0.2%.Languages: Arabic (official), several Berber dialects;French is often the language of business, government, anddiplomacy.Education: Years compulsory--7. Literacy--43%.Health: Infant mortality rate--53/1,000. Life expectancy--66 years male, 69 years female.Work force (7.4 million): Agriculture--50% ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Algiers, the capital of Algeria, is one of Africa's largest urban areas. Originally planned for 750,000 people, it now teems with almost three million inhabitants.Approximately 1,000 Americans reside throughout Algeria and are principally employed in the hydrocarbon sector, working primarily in Algiers and Hassi Messaoud. Public InstitutionsLast Updated: 7/6/2005 7:39 AM Algeria’s parliament is bicameral consisting of the National People’s Assembly with 389 members (changed from 380 after the 2002 elections) who are elected by popular vote to serve [Read More]
Partnership for Learning Youth Exchange and Study (P4L-YES) – Youth Programs Division – Citizen Exchanges
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V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
Cyprus is a destination country for women trafficked from Eastern and Central Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Traffickers who forced women into prostitution continued to fraudulently recruit victims for work as dancers in cabarets and nightclubs on short-term "artiste" visas, for work in pubs and bars on employment visas, or for illegal work on tourist or student visas. There was increasing evidence of Chinese women being trafficked for sexual exploitation in Cyprus. The Government of Cyprus does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Cyprus made some progress in its anti-trafficking efforts over the past year. The new police anti-trafficking unit produced successful results and showed vigilance in combating the problem. Government recognition of the problem improve ... [Read More]
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