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<text id=93CT1760>
<title>
Liberia--Travel
</title>
<history>
Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
Northern Africa
Liberia
</history>
<article>
<source>CIA World Factbook</source>
<hdr>
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Climate and clothing: Lightweight, loose-fitting, washable
clothing recommended. In the low mountains of the northeast area
sweaters or light jackets may be needed during the evenings.
Drycleaning is available in Monrovia.
</p>
<p> Customs: All Americans entering Liberia must have visas,
which are not generally issued at the airport, and
international health cards.
</p>
<p> Health: Medical facilities are chronically short of
medications and supplies. By Western standards, facilities are
marginal. Some drugs are available in Monrovia but under
different names and manufacturers. Many common items used by
Americans are not available. Cholera and yellow fever
immunizations are required. Drink only boiled water; take
malaria suppressants; do not swim in fresh water upcountry; and
avoid swimming in the ocean.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Long distance telephone service and cable
service are available. Monrovia is five standard time zones
ahead of the eastern standard time. There is no daylight saving
time.
</p>
<p> Transportation: International flights are available to and
from Roberts International Airport, about 57 kilometers (36
miles) from Monrovia. Taxi service is available at the airport.
Limited airline service is available to a few points within the
country from Spriggs-Payne Airport in Monrovia.
</p>
<p> Taxi service is available and reasonably priced in Monrovia.
Tipping is not customary. Travelers should agree on price in
advance when traveling outside the metropolitan area. Unpaved
interior roads are difficult for travel during the rainy season
(May-October). Tourist facilities are available in Monrovia and
environs but limited outside the capital.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
September 1987.
</p>
</body>
</article>
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