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<text>
<title>
Egypt: Travel
</title>
<article>
<hdr>
Background Notes: Egypt
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Climate and clothing: Clothing should be suitable for hot
summers and temperate winters. Modest dress is appropriate.
</p>
<p> Customs: Visas are required. Travelers are advised to obtain
visas through any Egyptian embassy or consulate prior to
travel. Visas usually can be obtained on arrival, but this can
result in delays. Shots are not required by the Egyptian
Government for visitors coming from the United States or Europe,
but cholera immunizations are required of travelers coming from
infected areas. The Department of State Medical vision
recommends that visitors to Egypt obtain cholera, typhoid,
tetanus, polio, and hepatitis (gamma globulin) immunizations;
travelers should consult their physicians. Nonofficial travelers
are required to exchange $150 in hard currency upon arrival. A
currency declaration form should be completed upon arrival.
</p>
<p> Health: Cairo has several well-equipped hospitals. A number
of well-qualified surgeons are available. Travelers should be
aware of rabies hazards and malaria in some outlying areas.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Telephone service can be erratic. Delays
are frequent on international service, and reception may vary
with demand and atmospheric conditions. Telegrams can be sent
from the main post office and hotels, and telex service is
available. Cairo is seven time zones ahead of eastern standard
time.
</p>
<p> Transportation: Domestic and international airlines serve
Cairo. Domestic air service from Cairo to Alexandria, Aswan,
Luxor, Hurghada, and the Sinai is available. Rail service is
available from Cairo to Aswan in the south and Alexandria in the
north. Cairo has plenty of taxis, but they may be difficult to
find during rush hour. Taxis are often shared with other
customers. Settle on a price before entering a taxi.
</p>
<p> National holidays: Offices and businesses may be closed on
the following holidays: (Those marked with an asterisk are
lunar holidays and occur 11-12 days earlier each year. Dates
provided are for 1987.)
</p>
<table>
Sham el Nessin* April 20
Sinai Liberation Day April 25
Labor Day May 1
Id al-Fitr* May 28-June 2
Evacuation Day June 18
National Day July 23
Id al-Adha* August 3-4
Islamic New Year* August 25
Armed Forces Day October 6
Mouled al Nabi* November
</table>
<p>*Date varies
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
December 1987.
</p>
</body>
</article>
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