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• USEFUL INFORMATION

These information might be necessary to know during your visit or when preparing your voyage to the USA.


Useful Addresses
In case of emergency : 911 ...
Currency, Money and Credit Cards
The word dollar is derived from the German word Thaler ou Taler, a currency once made in Joachimsthaler in Bohemia. The dollar is the United States's official monetary currency since 1785.... [suite]
Insurances
AVA ...
Behaviors to respect
Americans generally respect very much their law, and the same respect is awaited from tourists setting foot on the American territory.... [suite]
Customs
 Waiting in the immigration services at the customs might be long. Just be patient. ...
Time Shift
The continental territory of the United States is divided in four (4) Time Zones.... [suite]
Electric Appliances
 The electric voltage in USA is in 110-120 Volts, 60 Hertz, and the electric output socket has two metal plugs. ...
Entry Formalities
In order to maintain the security enforcement in airports, American authorities might apply further controls to the voyagers. Despite this inconvenience, we st...
Holidays
 National Holidays in America :New Year's Day, the 1st of January : New Year....
Tips
Tips constitute a big part of certain employees's income, notably in the restauration domain. You should know the rules.... [suite]
American Food and Restaurants
The American cuisine is as varied and as diversified as the country itself. Far different from the "American fast-food cliché", Americans eat less fast food than what people generally think, and this... [suite]
Security
The United States is not safe from foreign terrorist attacks, such as 911, September 11, 2001. Violent actions pursued by national ...
Press and Media
Some of the principal media published in the United States... Follow the links to read them everyday, directly!... [suite]
Etiquette
A cultural melting pot, the United States of America has a variety of extremely different customs due to its different origins, their customs can vary in every city, region or social group. Meanwhile,... [suite]
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