From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Senegal
Date: 7 Jan 1993 17:07:24 -0600
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Senegal
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Senegal - Consular Information Sheet
 December 24, 1992

Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenue Jean XXIII 
in the capital city of Dakar.  The mailing address is B.P. 49, and 
the telephone number is (221) 23-42-96.

Country Description: Senegal is a developing West African country.  
Facilities for tourists are adequate, but those outside the capital 
city of Dakar, may be limited in availability and quality.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required for entry into Senegal. 
 Visas are not needed for stays of less than 90 days.  U.S. citizens 
need onward/return tickets and evidence of yellow fever 
vaccinations.  For further information, travelers can contact the 
Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Avenue N.W., 
Washington, D.C., 20008, tel: (202) 234-0540.  

Areas of Instability:  Separatists in southern Senegal (in the 
Ziguinchor region of Western Casamance) have again become active.  A 
series of violent incidents have resulted in the deaths of numerous 
Senegalese.  Several of these incidents have occurred near popular 
resort areas.  These outbreaks are likely to continue.  The violence 
has not been directed at Americans; however, personnel from the U.S. 
Embassy, including the Peace Corps and AID contractors, have been 
advised to avoid travel to this area.  Air and surface travel 
between Mauritania and Senegal resumed in April 1992; however, 
surface travel is restricted to several designated border crossing 
points.  

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are limited, particularly 
in areas outside the capital city of Dakar.  U.S. medical insurance 
is not always valid outside the United States.  Supplementary 
medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be 
useful.  Questions on health matters can be referred to the Centers 
for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 
332-4559.

Information on Crime:  Street crime in Senegal poses moderate risks 
for visitors.  Most reported incidents involve pickpockets, purse 
snatchers and street scam artists.  Wallets, jewelry and other 
valuables are subject to thievery, especially during times of 
international meetings or events which draw large crowds.  Useful 
information on safeguarding valuables and protecting personal 
security while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of 
State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad".  It is available from the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  Strict laws regarding possession or transportation 
of drugs are enforced.

Tips for Travelers:  The Department of State publication "Tips for 
Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" is available from the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington D.C. 20402, and contains general useful information.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can 
obtain updated information on travel and security in Senegal.

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