
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL ADVISORY - Madagascar
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MADAGASCAR - NOTICE
 May 28, 1992

The Department of State advises that travel conditions in
Madagascar, which were unsettled during the summer and fall of 1991,
have since stabilized appreciably, with domestic and international
air services operating normally, and goods and services, including
banking, regularly available.

Travelers should be aware, however, that Madagascar is in a period
of political transition, with a constitutional referendum and new
elections scheduled for the summer and fall.  During that period,
political activity, including party rallies, will increase with
attendant risks of localized disturbances.  Visitors should exercise
normal prudence in avoiding political gatherings and demonstrations.

Travelers should also take into account the problem of street
crime, especially in Antananarivo, which poses risks for visitors.
Reported incidents  principally include muggings and
purse-snatchings.  Visitors should be vigilant at all times, avoid
public mass-transit, and refrain from walking around at night,
particularly in the Antananarivo city center.

Because of the difficulty in communications in case of emergency,
U.S. citizens traveling to Madagascar are encouraged to register
their presence with the U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo upon arrival.
The U.S. Embassy is located at 14 and 16 Rue Rainitovo, Antsahavola,
telephone 212-57, 200-89 or 207-18.

 No.  92-112


