Hotels in other areas of the country vary greatly in quality. Short-term lease furnished flats are now offered by some companies in the capital. Food Local tapwater is not clean, and should be boiled and filtered before being drunk. Fresh fruits and vegetables should be thoroughly washed, preferably with iodine or chlorine, before being consumed. Meat and poultry should be cooked thoroughly.
Restaurants are relatively inexpensive.
Chinese and European cuisines are most common. Temporary entry of goods Goods when not imported for sale may be admitted into the country without the payment of duty. Business travelers to Madagascar seeking appointments with U.S. Embassy Antananarivo officials should contact the commercial section in advance. All rights under foreign copyright laws are reserved. All portions of this publication are protected against any type or form of reproduction, communications to the public and the preparation of adaptations, arrangement and alterations outside the United States.