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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Sao Tome and Principe
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Sao Tome and Principe - Public Announcement
August 17, 1995
U.S. Department of State
Office of the Spokesman
For Immediate Release
The U.S. Embassy in Gabon, which has jurisdiction over American
interests in the country of Sao Tome and Principe, reports a coup
d'etat occurred on August 15 in Sao Tome, the capital city of Sao
Tome and Principe. The Embassy further reports the military forces
of Sao Tome and Principe took into custody the President, the Prime
Minister and other government officials and blocked access around
the presidential palace. There have been no reports of gunfire and
no evidence of violence. The military has announced an 8:00 p.m.
curfew. For further information on travel to Sao Tome and Principe,
consult the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet of
August 25, 1994 or contact the U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon, at
(241)762003/4 or 743492.
No. 95-Sao
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Sao Tome & Principe
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Sao Tome and Principe - Consular Information Sheet
November 15, 1995
Country Description: Sao Tome and Principe is an island nation
with a population of 120,000, located off the west coast of Africa.
Per capita income is less than $1000 per year. Facilities for
tourism are limited but adequate. The national language is
Portuguese.
Entry Requirements: Information about entry requirements may be
obtained from the Permanent Mission of Sao Tome and Principe, 122
East 42nd St., Suite 1604, New York, N.Y. 10168, telephone (212)
697-4211.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Sao Tome and Principe
are limited. 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 of
the United States. In some cases, supplemental medical insurance
with specific overseas coverage, including a provision for medical
evacuation, has proved to be useful. Information on health matters
can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention's international travelers hotline, telephone (404)
332-4559.
Information on Crime: Incidents of crime occur. 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, which is in
Libreville, Gabon. U.S. State Department 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 strictly enforced. Convicted
offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.
U.S. Representation: There is no U.S. Embassy in Sao Tome and
Principe. U.S. citizens in Sao Tome and Principe needing assistance
may contact the U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon, located on the
Boulevard de la Mer. The mailing address is B.P. 4000, Libreville,
Gabon. The telephone is (241) 762003/4 or (214) 743492.
No. 95-140
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 25, 1994,
to update the country description and the information on crime.
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BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
.