Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict in Madagascar, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Domestic and international air services operate regularly, but they are subject to delays and occasional breakdowns. Air Madagascar often changes flight schedules with little or no prior warning to passengers. Except for Antananarivo's main streets and a few well-maintained routes to outlying cities, most roads are in disrepair.
Public transportation is unreliable, and vehicles are poorly maintained.
Neither pedestrian crosswalks nor working traffic signals exist. U.S. citizens are encouraged to register at the U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo, where they may obtain updated information on travel and security in Madagascar. The U.S. Embassy is located at 14 and 16 Rue Rainitovo, Antsahavola, Antananarivo. The mailing address is B.P. 620, Antsahavola, Madagascar.