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<text id=93CT1860>
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<title>
Spain--Travel
</title>
<history>
Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
Europe
Spain
</history>
<article>
<source>CIA World Factbook</source>
<hdr>
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Customs: US citizens are permitted to enter Spain without
visas as temporary visitors for business, tourism, or transit.
Bearers of US diplomatic and official passports must have
appropriate visas regardless of the nature of the visit.
</p>
<p> Climate and clothing: Clothes suitable for the Washington,
DC, climate are recommended. Slacks are worn in public, but no
shorts. Sweaters and raincoats are advisable.
</p>
<p> Health: Sanitary conditions and facilities meet European
standards. Typhoid, typhus, and gamma globulin immunizations are
suggested. Health requirements change; check latest information.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Local and long-distance telephone
services are readily available. Government telegraph offices
handle all telegrams. Madrid is six time zones ahead of eastern
standard time.
</p>
<p> Transportation: Public transportation is inexpensive and
widely used. Taxis are numerous, and fares are reasonable. Air
and rail facilities serve most cities in Spain, with connections
to major cities in Europe. Rental cars are available, with or
without driver. Major highways are good. Gasoline prices are
among the highest in Europe.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
December 1987.
</p>
</body>
</article>
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