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US Department Of State Post Report
Electricity is 220v, 50-cycle, single phase. Post will issue transformers to convert personal appliances to 110v as necessary. Some U.S. electrical equipment, such as clock radios, will not operate properly in Baku because the electrical current is 50 cycles or hertz rather than the standard U.S. 60 cycles or hertz. Employees should consider bringing dual voltage/cycle equipment with them or purchasing it locally. Power failures occur, and the voltage fluctuates. Most housing is supplied with a voltage regulator and a second power line. Houses have a back-up generator. The Embassy also issues at least one UPS to each residence. FoodLast Updated: 11/25/2003 3:00 PM ... [Read More]
2001
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2004
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2002
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Billing code: 8320-01
Single-country1programs with a focus on political leadership for women. Applicants1should plan a training program that provides a political context for1leadership training. Specifically, the program should combine1elements such as leadership fundamentals, the introduction or1improvement of skills associated with campaign management,1accountability to constituencies, lobbying, surveying, polling,1advocacy, voter outreach, networking, message development, working1with the media and fundraising. Proposals must indicate a practical1and sophisticated knowledge of the political and legislative1environment in the target NIS country. 1 ... [Read More]
Armenia (04/05)
The National Passport Information Center (NPIC) is the U.S. Department of State's single, centralized public contact center for U.S. passport information. Telephone: 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778). Customer service representatives and operators for TDD/TTY are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
Costa Rica is a country of source, transit, and destination for men, women, and children trafficked for the purposes of labor and sexual exploitation. Women and children from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, China, Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, Russia, Romania, the Philippines, Ecuador, and Guatemala are trafficked for sexual exploitation. Costa Rica also serves as a transit point for individuals trafficked to the United States, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and Europe for sexual exploitation. Women and children are trafficked within the country for sexual exploitation. Men, women, and children are trafficked internally for forced labor as domestics, agriculture workers, and workers in the fishing industry. Child sex tourism is a major problem in the country. The Government of Costa Rica does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it i ... [Read More]
Azerbaijan (10/04)
Azerbaijan combines the heritage of two venerable civilizations--the Seljuk Turks of the 11th century and the ancient Persians. Its name is thought to be derived from the Persian phrase "Land of Fire," referring both to its petroleum deposits, known since ancient times, and to its status as a former center of the Zoroastrian faith. The Azerbaijani Republic borders the Iranian provinces of East and West Azerbaijan, although they have not been united into a single state in modern times. ... [Read More]
Azerbaijan
The November parliamentary elections showed some improvement over previous elections since 1993 in that political pluralism was advanced, but they did not meet international standards due to numerous serious irregularities. During the preelection period, parties and candidates had better opportunities to conduct campaigns. Opposition parties were represented on election commissions at all levels; however, opposition representatives were marginalized or bypassed from the decision making process on sensitive issues by the CEC majority. On several occasions the CEC adopted critical decisions outside official sessions and without the approval of the required two-thirds majority. The Central Election Commission originally disqualified the Musavat Party and the Azerbaijan Democratic Party claiming that their registration documents were falsified. However, on October 8, following international criticism and a letter from President Aliyev, the CEC reversed its initial ruling and issued a state ... [Read More]
Azerbaijan
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: A passport and visa are required. Travelers may obtain single-entry visas for USD 40 by mail or in person from either the Azerbaijani Embassy in Washington, D.C. or any other Azerbaijani embassy offering consular services. Travelers may also obtain single-entry visas at the airport upon arrival. Visas are not available at the land border with Georgia. Two-entry visas (cost $80 U.S.) and one-year multiple-entry visas (cost $250 U.S.) are only available through an Azerbaijani embassy or through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A letter of invitation from a contact in Azerbaijan is required, and travelers who expect to travel in the region should request a one-year, multiple-entry visa. ... [Read More]
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