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<text id=93CT1646>
<title>
Chad--Travel
</title>
<history>
Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
Northern Africa
Chad
</history>
<article>
<source>CIA World Factbook</source>
<hdr>
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Climate and clothing: Except for the rainy season
(June-September), the climate is similar to Arizona's. Summer
clothing is suitable for N'Djamena; sweaters or light coats are
necessary for comfort in the evenings during the cool season
(November-February).
</p>
<p> Customs: Visas are required for entry.
</p>
<p> Health: Health facilities are extremely limited. Local
pharmacies stock mainly French medicines at high prices, and
the selection is limited. The sanitation level is low. Insects
and rats are ever-present problems, along with rabies.
Vegetables to be eaten raw should be washed in a Clorox or
permanganate solution, and tapwater should be boiled for 20
minutes before drinking. Malaria suppressant drugs should be
started 2 weeks prior to arrival and continued until 6 weeks
after departure; they should be taken throughout the year.
Gamma-globulin shots are recommended. Yellow fever vaccinations
are required. Health requirements change; check most recent
information.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Long-distance telephone service to
Europe, the United States, and the rest of the world is
reliable. There is direct-dialing to France and neighboring
African countries. Worldwide telegraphic service is available.
</p>
<p> Transportation: N'Djamena's International Airport is served
by two weekly passenger flights on the route
Paris-N'Djamena-Bangui- Brazzaville return. There is one weekly
flight in the route Dakar- Nouakchott-Niamey-N'Djamena-Jedda
and return. In addition, there is one weekly flight from
Khartoum to N'Djamena and return. Air Chad has regular service
from N'Djamena to Moundou, Sarh, Bol, Mao, and Abeche. During
the dry season, road travel is possible throughout most of the
country by four-wheel-drive vehicles. Taxis are available in
N'Djamena but must be shared with other passengers. Rental cars
are available but expensive.
</p>
<p> Tourist attractions: Douguia lodge and resort), about 4O
miles north of N'Djamena. The game park at Waza, in nearby
Cameroon, remains a popular attraction.
</p>
<p> National holidays: Business establishments and the US
Embassy may be closed on the following Chadian holidays:
</p>
<p>New Year's Day, January 1; Easter Monday, varies; Labor Day,
May 1; African Liberation Day, May 25; National Liberation Day,
June 7; Id al-Fitr (lunar) Independence Day, August 11;
Id al-Adha (lunar) All Saints' Day, November 1; Proclamation of
the Republic, November 28; Maouloud al-Aid (lunar) Christmas Day,
December 25.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
August 1988.
</p>
</body>
</article>
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