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Country info
A concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including other relevant
information.
For a breakdown of information on this country select:
Country Guide
Contact information with no frills at:
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
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 Embassy/Visa Details |
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A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.
Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)
Take the official line with:
U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information
Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:
U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice
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| United Kingdom |
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ALEXANDRIA |
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British Consulate-General |
| Address: |
3 Mina Street,
Kafr Abdou,
Roushdi,
Ramley Alexandria, 21529 |
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(20) (3) 5467001
(20) (3) 5467002 |
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(20) (3) 5467177 |
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britconsul@alexcomm.net |
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Sun-Wed: 05:30-12:30
Thur: 05:30-12:00 |
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CAIRO |
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British Embassy |
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Ahmed Ragheb Street
Garden City
Cairo |
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(20) (2) 354 0850
(20) (2) 354 0852
(20) (2) 354 0858 |
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(20) (2) 354 3065 (Political, Consular, Info)
(20) (2) 355 1235 (Visa) |
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britemb@idsc.gov.eg |
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Sun-Wed: 05:30-12:30
Thur: 05:30-12:00 |
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LUXOR |
| Mission: |
British Honorary Consular-Agent |
| Address: |
Gaddis Hotel
Khaled Ibn El Walid Street
Luxor |
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(20) (95) 382838/374814 |
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(20) (95) 380814/382837 |
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| City: | PORT SAID |
| Mission: |
British Honorary Consular-Agent |
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Sonesta Compound complex
No 6, Room 623
Port Said |
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231155
226963 |
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226963 |
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SUEZ |
| Mission: |
British Honorary Consular-Agent |
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HS Supply Co.
9 El-Galaa Street
Suez |
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(20) (62) 334102 |
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(20) (62) 320729 |
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| United States |
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CAIRO |
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United States Embassy |
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5 Latin America street,
Garden City,
Cairo, Egypt |
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(20) 2-795-7371 |
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(20) 2-797-3200 |
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cacairo@state.gov
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Ambulance, Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where applicable.
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| Health & Safety |
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| Accessibility |
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bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.
The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello
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| Travel Tips/What's on |
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General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!
If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.
Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
Ecotourism
For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
DIVEWORLD
Get the official and independent view on dive sites and facilities around the world.
The way the world learns to dive:
PADI
The magazine divers trust:
Scuba Diving
What to see and where to find it:
Tourist Attractions
News and comment from around the world:
World News Africa
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| Climate Report/When to go |
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This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.
Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather Africa
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| Accommodation/Cyber Cafes |
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bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
The Hostelz guide to Hostels
The Tripavisor guide to
Worldwide Accommodations
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.
The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes
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| Travel Advice |
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bakpaka is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre. In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at the following addresses:
Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs
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