Botswana Tourism
US Department Of State Post Report
South Africa does not require visas of Americans traveling on tourist passports or those traveling on diplomatic passports for tourism purposes. Most Mission employees obtain South African visas as they are required of diplomatic passport holders traveling to South Africa for official reasons. It may also be prudent to obtain South African visas for the entire household in case of medical evacuation, though technically they are not required. ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to Sub Saharan Africa
March 2001 Foreword Your trip to Africa will be an adventure off the beaten path. Conditions and customs in sub-Saharan Africa can contrast sharply with those in the United States. These pages contain advice to help you avoid inconvenience and difficulties. Take our advice seriously but don’t let it keep you at home. Most Americans have unforgettable experiences in Africa. We are often welcomed and helped by Africans who are happy to share not just their scenery, but their culture and tradition ... [Read More]
Miscellaneous Publications
111111--04/21/05 The Facts About Child Sex Tourism ... [Read More]
Communique: First SADC-U.S. Forum, Gaborone, Botswana
The Forum recognized HIV/AIDS as a global problem. It focused particularly on the impact of HIV/AIDS on SADC, and highlighted the importance of pursuing solutions which address the social, economic, political and security aspects of HIV/AIDS. Toward this end, the Forum agreed to pursue collaborative efforts to develop a harmonized HIV/AIDS policy for SADC and to hold regional workshops for representatives of the health, mining, transport, human resource development, tourism and private business and non-governmental sectors affected by HIV/AIDS. ... [Read More]
Lesotho (06/05)
Industry (2003 est.): 43.1% of GDP. Types--apparel, food, beverages, handicrafts, construction, tourism. ... Minister of Tourism, Environment, and Culture--Lebohang Ntsinyi ... [Read More]
Press Releases, Archives 2003 - "Dar es Salaam, Tanzania"
1111 "E-Forms" to provide faster visa services at U.S. Embassy (December 31, 2003) 1111 A Tanzanian diplomat for the 2004 Fulbright American Studies Institute (December 29, 2003) 1111 United States Agency for International Development Launches Project Promoting Youth Reproductive Health in Tanzania (December 15, 2003) 1111 Teaching Entrepreneurship the Future of Prosperity for Tanzania-- U.S. Embassy Official (December 5, 2003) 1111 Terrorism, Security for Tourists Must Be Concern for Tourism Industry - U.S. Embassy Official (December 3, 2003) 1111 11 Tanzanians to attend AGOA Forum in the US (December 2, 2003) 1111 World AIDS Day: The U.S. Response By Michael S. Owen1 (Kis ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S., Malaysia Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
The TIFA creates a Joint Council to expand and liberalize trade and investment. This includes areas such as intellectual property, information and communications technology, biotechnology policy, tourism, enhancing the participation of small- and medium- sized enterprises in trade and investment, and support for Malaysia, America's 10th largest trading partner, to participate in and implement trade negotiations. TIFAs can help focus attention on trade issues which often includes barriers that the U.S. faces, and, therefore, can help expand U.S. access. The two sides also agreed to coordinate in regional and multilateral fora, including working toward the successful conclusion of the global trade talks, commonly known as the Doha Development Agenda. ... [Read More]
Swaziland (07/05)
Tourism, Environment, and Communication--Thandie Shongwe ... Recently, a number of industrial firms have located at the industrial estate at Matsapha near Manzini. In addition to processed agricultural and forestry products, the fast-growing industrial sector at Matsapha also produces garments, textiles, and a variety of light manufactured products. The Swaziland Industrial Development Company (SIDC) and the Swaziland Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA) have assisted in bringing many of these industries to the country. Government programs encourage Swazi entrepreneurs to run small and medium-sized firms. Tourism also is important, attracting more than 424,000 visitors annually, mostly from Europe and South Africa. ... [Read More]
Botswana (07/05)
Industry: Types--mining (35% of GDP): diamonds, copper, nickel, coal; tourism, textiles, construction, tourism, beef processing, chemical products production, food and beverage production. ... Environment, Wildlife and Tourism--Onkokame Kitso Mokaila ... Tourism ... [Read More]
Botswana
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Botswana is a country in southern Africa with a stable democratic government and a growing economy. Facilities for tourism are widely available. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Botswana at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1830.htm for additional information. ... Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1179.html. Visit the website of the country’s national tourist office and national authority responsible for road safety at http://www.botswana-tourism.gov.bw. ... [Read More]
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