Generally 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Most major hotels have standard international 2-pin razor plugs. Lamp fittings are normally of the screw type. Full IDD is available. There are public telephone booths, including special kiosks for international calls.
Surcharges can be quite high on long-distance calls from hotels.
Most of the public telephone boxes take phonecards, which can be purchased at all Telecom points of sale and at newsagent and tobacconist shops. Facilities are available at all main towns and hotels. Poste Restante services are available throughout the country. From time to time these change. UK Europe WorldWide, excl.