NODE d4bb1854NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Togo (fwd)
Jim Choate <ravage@ssz.com>Wed, 26 Nov 1997 22:15:23 +0800
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Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:27:10 -0500
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Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Togo
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Togo
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Togo - Consular Information Sheet
June 20, 1997
Country Description: Togo is a small west African nation with a
developing economy. Tourism facilities are limited, especially
outside Lome, the capital city.
Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. Proof of
yellow fever immunization is required. Travelers should obtain the
latest information and details from the Embassy of the Republic of
Togo, 2208 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008. The
telephone number is (202) 234-4212. Overseas inquiries should be
made at the nearest Togo embassy or consulate.
Areas of Instability: Togo has experienced periodic violence and
strikes over the past five years. Although the situation has been
calm since 1994, the potential exists for unsettled political
conditions.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Togo are limited. Some
medicines are available through local pharmacies. Doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health care
services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
United States. The Medicare/ Medicaid program does not provide for
payment of medical services outside the United States. Travelers
have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas and
medical evacuation coverage to be useful. For additional health
information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Internet: http://www.cdc.gov.
Information on Crime: Pickpocketing and theft is common,
especially along the beach and in the market areas of Lome. There
has been an increase in the reports of carjacking.
Business fraud stemming from Nigerian scam operations target
Americans and pose dangers of financial loss and physical harm.
Persons contemplating business deals in Togo with individuals
promoting investment in Nigeria, especially the Central Bank of
Nigeria or the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, are strongly
urged to check with the U.S. Department of Commerce or the U.S.
Department of State before providing any information, making
financial commitments, or traveling to Togo.
The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported
immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or
consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for
Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on
protecting personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in
the region in general. Both are available from the Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. In Togo, the penalties for
possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly
enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.
Road Safety/Automobile Travel: Intercity roads are generally
paved; however, conditions are poor and dangerous. Overland travel
off the main network of roads generally requires a four-wheel drive
vehicle. Poorly-marked armed checkpoints, often manned by
undisciplined soldiers, exist throughout the country. Nighttime
travel on unfamiliar roads is dangerous. Banditry, ranging from
extortion by security forces to armed robbery, has been reported on
all major intercity highways, including the Lome-Cotonou coastal
highway.
Credit Card Usage: Not all major credit cards are accepted in
Togo. Travelers planning to use credit cards should be aware which
cards are accepted before they commit to any transaction.
Embassy Location/Registration: U.S. citizens are encouraged to
register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy at the
intersection of Rue Polisher Caventou and Rue Vauban, Lome,
telephone (228) 21-29-91, and to obtain updated information on
travel and security in Togo. The Embassy's fax is (228) 21-79-52
and the mailing address is B.P. 852, Lome.
No. 97-106
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 3, 1996, to
update information on entry requirements and provide information on
credit card usage.
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NODE 2693b4ceRe: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Togo (fwd)
Adam Back <aba@dcs.ex.ac.uk>Wed, 26 Nov 1997 23:13:37 +0800
Hey Jim,
Were you thinking that we all might like to emigrate to Togo or or
something?
Adam
> [Togo travel advisory]
NODE d055324dRe: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Togo (fwd)
Lucky Green <shamrock@cypherpunks.to>Thu, 27 Nov 1997 05:05:22 +0800
Who the hell cares about a Togo travel advisory? What's next? The Miami
weather forecast?
On Wed, 26 Nov 1997, Adam Back wrote:
> Hey Jim,
>
> Were you thinking that we all might like to emigrate to Togo or or
> something?
>
> Adam
>
> > [Togo travel advisory]
>
>
-- Lucky Green <shamrock@cypherpunks.to> PGP v5 encrypted email preferred.
"Tonga? Where the hell is Tonga? They have Cypherpunks there?"
NODE 3254d84dNo Subject
Anonymous <anon@anon.efga.org>Fri, 28 Nov 1997 11:48:20 +0800
Lucky Green <shamrock@cypherpunks.to> writes:
> Who the hell cares about a Togo travel advisory? What's next? The Miami
> weather forecast?
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NODE fd5533daRe: your mail
Lucky Green <shamrock@cypherpunks.to>Fri, 28 Nov 1997 13:29:42 +0800
On Thu, 27 Nov 1997, Anonymous wrote:
> Lucky Green <shamrock@cypherpunks.to> writes:
>
> > Who the hell cares about a Togo travel advisory? What's next? The Miami
> > weather forecast?
>
> Weather Underground: Search For: Miami
[Miami forecast elided]
Somehow, I knew this was going to happen.... Grow up. Get a life.
-- Lucky Green <shamrock@cypherpunks.to> PGP v5 encrypted email preferred.
"Tonga? Where the hell is Tonga? They have Cypherpunks there?"
NODE 4f4a72aaRe: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Togo (fwd)
TruthMonger <tm@dev.null>Thu, 27 Nov 1997 19:20:37 +0800
Lucky Green wrote:
>
> Who the hell cares about a Togo travel advisory? What's next? The Miami
> weather forecast?
Lucky is just jealous because Togo named their country with more
concise alphabetic code than Tonga.
TruthMonger