Currency Algeria

1 1 For updated information, please see the Tanzanian National website at http://www.tanzania.go.tz/index2E.html. 1 1 TRAVEL BY ROAD: Travel by land within Tanzania is very difficult due to poor 1 road conditions, frequent shortages of spare parts, and dangerous driving practices. Tanzania has a 50,000-kilometer road 1 network of which 40,000 kilometers are unpaved. During the rainy seasons (February-April and October-November), many of these 1 roads are impassable. Public transportation is often irregular and undependable; thefts occasionally occur on inter-city 1 buses and trains. Drivers should exercise extreme care and drive defensively, especially during rush hours, to reduce the possibility 1 of a motor vehicle accident. Think "left" at all times.1 To bring an automobile into Tanzania from a neighboring country, we strongly recommend the traveler obtain a valid 1 carnet, available ... [Read More]

Tips for travelers to Tanzania - "Dar es Salaam, Tanzania"

1 1 For updated information, please see the Tanzanian National website at http://www.tanzania.go.tz/index2E.html. 1 1 TRAVEL BY ROAD: Travel by land within Tanzania is very difficult due to poor 1 road conditions, frequent shortages of spare parts, and dangerous driving practices. Tanzania has a 50,000-kilometer road 1 network of which 40,000 kilometers are unpaved. During the rainy seasons (February-April and October-November), many of these 1 roads are impassable. Public transportation is often irregular and undependable; thefts occasionally occur on inter-city 1 buses and trains. Drivers should exercise extreme care and drive defensively, especially during rush hours, to reduce the possibility 1 of a motor vehicle accident. Think "left" at all times.1 To bring an automobile into Tanzania from a neighboring country, we strongly recommend the traveler obtain a valid 1 carnet, available from most travel ... [Read More]

USIS Tunis Home Page - Citizens Service

Travelers checks and credit cards are accepted at some establishments in Tunisia, mainly in urban and tourist areas. The Tunisian dinar is not yet a fully convertible currency. Tunisian law prohibits the export or import of Tunisian dinar bank notes or coins. Tunisian law permits the export of foreign currency declared when entering Tunisia. Tourists are expected to make foreign exchange transactions at authorized banks or dealers and to retain receipts for dinars obtained. Under foreign currency regulations, a tourist can reconvert to foreign currency 30 percent of what has been exchanged into dinars, up to maximum of 100 dollars. Declaring foreign currency upon entering Tunisia and obtaining a receipt for dinars purchased thereafter will facilitate reconverting dinars to U.S. dollars. Keep all receipts of monetary transactions for presentation when leaving the country. ... [Read More]

United States Libraries in South Africa: Topics--Economic Affairs

GAO notes that Treasury has not found currency manipulation under the terms of the 1988 Trade Act since it last cited China in 1994. Treasury officials make a positive finding of currency manipulation only when all the conditions in the Trade Act are satisfied -- when an economy has a material global current account surplus and a significant bilateral trade surplus with the United States, and is manipulating its currency with the intent to gain an unfair trade advantage. Treasury said that in its 2003 and 2004 assessments, China did not meet the criteria for manipulation, in part because it did not have a material global current account surplus and had maintained a fixed exchange rate regime through different economic conditions. Japan did not meet the criteria in 2003 and 2004 in part because its exchange rate interventions were considered to be part of a macroeconomic policy to combat deflation. ... [Read More]

Tips for Travelers to the Middle East and North Africa

August 2001 The information in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. When this material is reproduced, the Department of State would appreciate receiving a copy at: CA/P, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520-4818. [Read More]

US Department Of State Post Report

 Personnally owned firearms and ammunition are not permitted at this post. Currency, Banking, and Weights and MeasuresLast Updated:  7/6/2005 7:55 AM The Algerian unit of currency is the dinar (DA). Approximately 72 dinars = $1 (January 2004). The dinar is divided into hundredths, which in popular usage are called francs. Algerian currency notes may not be exported or imported.Algeria uses the metric system of weights and measures. The Gregorian calendar is used for most purposes, and Friday is the day of rest in Algeria. Accommodation exchange is only available through the Embassy cashier. Maintain a U.S. checking account for accommodation exchange and be sure to bring an adequate supply of checks to post. It can take up to three ... [Read More]

Calendar of Events

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Current Travel Warnings

Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid a certain country. The countries listed below are currently on that list. In addition to this list, the State Department issues Consular Information Sheets  for every country of the world with information on such matters as the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, any areas of instability, and the location of the nearest U.S. embassy orconsulate in the subject country. Uzbekistan  07/01/2005 ... [Read More]

Algeria (12/04)

Information on travel conditions, visa requirements, currency and customs regulations, legal holidays, and other items of interest to travelers also may be obtained before your departure from a country's embassy and/or consulates in the U.S. (for this country, see "Principal Government Officials" listing in this publication). ...

The U.S. Department of State's Consular Information Program provides Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements. Consular Information Sheets exist for all countries and include information on entry requirements, currency regulations, health conditions, areas of instability, crime and security, political disturbances, and the addresses of the U.S. posts in the country. Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Public Announcements are issued as a means to disseminate information quickly about terrorist threats and other relatively short-term conditions overseas that pose significant risks to the security of American travelers. Free copies of this information are available by calling the Bureau of Consular Affairs at 202-647-5225 or via the fax-on-demand system: 202-647-3000. Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings also are available on the Consular Affairs Int ... [Read More]

Algeria

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:   Algeria maintains restrictions on the import and export of local currency.  Foreign currency must be exchanged only at banks or authorized currency exchange locations, such as major hotels.  Photography of military and government installations is prohibited.  It is also illegal to import weapons, body armor, handcuffs or binoculars.  Please see our information on customs regulations at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1468.html. ... [Read More]