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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Madagascar
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Madagascar - Consular Information Sheet
March 7, 1995
Country Description: Madagascar is a developing island nation off
the east coast of Africa. Facilities for tourism are available, but
vary in quality.
Entry Requirements: Passports and visas are required. Evidence of
yellow fever immunizations must be submitted. For additional entry
information, the traveler may contact the Embassy of the Republic of
Madagascar, 2374 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008, telephone (202) 265-5525/6. There is a Madagasy Consulate in
New York, telephone (212) 986-9491. Honorary Consuls are located in
Philadelphia (215) 895-3067 and Palo Alto (415) 323-7113.
Areas of Instability: Madagascar completed a transition to a
multi-party democracy in 1993, and the capital, major cities and
countryside remain relatively calm. Foreigners who remain near or
photograph political gatherings or demonstrations, especially in
towns outside Antananarivo, may be at risk.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are minimal. Many
medicines are unavailable. Doctors and hospitals often request
immediate cash payment for health care services. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. In some
cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proved useful. Information on health matters can be
obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Street crime poses a risk for visitors,
especially in the capital, Antananarivo. Reported incidents include
muggings and purse snatchings. These crimes generally occur in or
near public mass transit systems, and against individuals walking at
night in the Antananarivo city center. 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. Penalties for possession, use
or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders
can expect jail sentences and fines.
Air Travel: Domestic and international air services operate
regularly but they are subject to delays and occasional breakdowns.
Air Madagascar often changes flight schedules with little or no
prior warning to passengers.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in
Antananarivo may obtain updated information on travel and security
within Madagascar.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located in the capital city
of Antananarivo, at 14 and 16 Rue Rainitovo, Antsahavola. The
mailing address is B.P. 620, Antsahavola, Madagascar. The telephone
number is (261-2) 212-57, 200-89 or 207-18.
No. 95-037
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 18,
1993, to revise the paragraph on Areas of Instability, to delete the
paragraph on Demonstrations and to add a paragraph on Air Travel.
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