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<text id=93CT1731>
<title>
Iraq--Travel
</title>
<history>
Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
Southwest Asia
Iraq
</history>
<article>
<source>CIA World Factbook</source>
<hdr>
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Climate and clothing: The climate is similar to that of
Arizona. Temperatures may exceed 48C (120 F) in summer. Western
clothing and shoes are not readily available. Dress
conservatively in public.
</p>
<p> Customs: All foreigners must have a visa. Check requirements
with the Iraqi Embassy, 1801 P St. NW., Washington, DC 20036,
tel. 202-483-7500. Yellow fever inoculations are required of
travelers coming from infected areas. Health requirements and
currency import restrictions may change; check latest
information.
</p>
<p> Health: Baghdad's facilities suffice for uncomplicated
medical and surgical problems. Doctors are generally overworked
and facilities overcrowded. Malaria suppressants are
recommended.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Long-distance calls within Iraq and to
points abroad can sometimes be made but with considerable
difficulty. Telex service is available, but prolonged outrages
are common. Iraq is eight time zones ahead of eastern standard
time, except during brief periods between US and Iraqi
conversion dates to daylight or standard time.
</p>
<p> All communications media are controlled or owned by the
government. Two television stations are located in Baghdad but
carry few English-language programs. The Baghdad Observer is a
daily English-language newspaper.
</p>
<p> Transportation: International flight schedules change without
notice. Al-Basrah and Umm Qasr Seaports are closed because of
proximity to the war zone. A railroad connects Al-Basrah to
Baghdad, but the Syrian segment of the railroad linking Iraq to
Turkey and Europe has been closed since 1982. Border crossing
points between Iraq and Syria and Iraq and Iran are closed.
Paved highways connect major cities and neighboring countries.
Some highways have severely deteriorated due to increased use
by heavy military and commercial vehicles.
</p>
<p> Buses and taxis provide good local transportation; taxi fares
are negotiable. All vehicles must be covered by third-party
personal injury insurance.
</p>
<p> Hotel accommodations: Baghdad has modern, world-class hotels.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
OCtober 1987.
</p>
</body>
</article>
</text>