Baggage declaration forms must be completed on arrival noting down all valuables. A copy must be given to customs when leaving the country. Avoid dairy products as they are not pasteurised. Fruit and vegetables should be peeled before consumption. In hotels and certain stores luxury items such as spirits may be bought in Western currency.
All credit cards are valid in major provincial cities in designated establishments.
US dollars are the preferred currency in travellers cheques. English may sometimes be spoken. Hot and Dry summers with very cold winters. Most places can be reached by road but many are of poor quality. The usual expected response is to applaud back.