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−	''Stuff in italics below is editorial comment, with suggestions for what should go in each section. You should plan on ruthlessly eliminating if you copy this code to a country article.]''	+	{{ambox
−	----	+	| type      = notice
		+	| text      = This is a template used as the starting point for new countries. Saving changes to this file will not create a new country. <br/>
		+	To create a new country, click "edit" above, then copy and paste the contents of this template into the Country you wish to create. Use the editorial comments in italics to fill in each section as completely as possible. Delete the italic comments as you fill in each section.<br />
		+	Write "Unknown" for any sections you do not have information about.
		+	}}
−	===Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a vehicle===	+	<!-- COPY AND PASTE EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE INTO THE NEW COUNTRY -->
−	==Required Paperwork==	+
−	''List the paperwork required to enter, including number of copies''	+
−	==Process at border==	+
−	''Briefly describe the process at the border	+
−	==Cost of entry==	+
−	''List the cost to enter the country, in the local currency''	+
−	==Permitted length of entrance for the vehicle==	+
−	''State the permitted length of entry''	+
−	==Extension of stay==	+
−	''Can the permitted length of entry be extended? Describe the process''	+
−	==Storing a vehcile in {{PAGENAME}} for an extended time==	+
−	''Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long''	+
−	(last updated date)	+
−	===Vehicle insurance in {{PAGENAME}}===	+	<!-- Do not alter the following line. Include it as is. -->
−	==Mandatory?==	+	{{metadata_country}} [[Category:Country]] {{pricecontrol_country}}
−	''Yes or No if insurance is mandatory''	+
−	==Cost of insurance==	+
−	''State the price of insurance and a time period, in the local currency''	+
−	==Where to purchase insurance==	+
−	''Describe where insurance can be purchased''	+
		+	=Visiting {{PAGENAME}}=
		+	''Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.''
−	Driving in country	+	=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
−	- Driving side (left/right) (opposite drive OK?)	+	'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">(date last confirmed correct)</span>'''
−	- Requirements (triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher)	+
−	- Road quality & signs (existence)	+
−	- toll roads (frequency/price)	+
−	- checkpoints (what they are, what you have to show, bribe possibility)	+
−	Vehicle Specific Safety	+	==Required Paperwork==
−	- Driving at night	+	{{visa_country}}
−	- Parking	+	''List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies''
−	- things to watch out for (topes, animals, strange rules, police tricks, local customs (i.e. walk in front of cars))	+
−	- Drink driving?	+
−	Gasoline	+	==Process at border==
−	- Price (in local currency) of all kinds (gas1/2/3 & diesel 1/2)  - OR IN $USD AND EUROS ONLY? (conversion is best. also gal & Liters)	+	''Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle''
−	- Availability / frequency	+
−	- Quality comments (octane and diesel sulfur content)	+
−	- Last updated date	+
−	(maybe there is a site? at least per some countries - again pull in with RSS/screen scrape/Ajax delay)	+
		+	==Cost of entry==
		+	''State the cost for a vehicle to enter''
−	Maps & GPS	+	==Permitted length of stay==
−	- Text description of best maps & where to get	+	''State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle''
−	- List best maps with Amazon Component	+
−	- Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa) (with links to each)	+	==Extension of stay==
		+	''Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.''
−	Camping possibilities	+	==Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country==
−	- How common is it, organized or wild?	+	''Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.'' <br />
−	- Maybe links to GPS co-ords (dare2go.com for example)	+	''Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.''
−	- books on camping for that country (ie Mexico and Australia have a book)	+
−	- Propane filling	+
−	Traveling with pets	+	==Exiting with a vehicle==
−	- entry requirements	+	''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''
−	Guide Books	+	=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}=
−	- Amazon component for a few different companies (LP, etc.)	+	==Recommended books for Overlanding in {{PAGENAME}}==
		+	{{guide_books_country}}
−	Special interest for country	+	==Travel insurance for {{PAGENAME}}==
−	- eg driving salt flat in bolivia (gen. info and gps tracks)	+	{{Travel insurance country}}
−	- Carreterral Austral in sth. Chile	+
−	Vehicle Servicing	+	==Vehicle insurance requirements==
−	- garages &/or dealerships for major vehicle manufacturers (inc. motorbikes) (maybe there are sites / lists already. find 'em)	+	''Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.''
−	also just general "recommended " mechanics	+
−	Buying and selling vehicles in country	+	==Cost of vehicle insurance==
−	- selling foreign-plated vehicle in country	+	''State the price of insurance and a time period.''
−	- buying a vehicle (and driving it around) in country as a foreigner	+
−	Current security advisories section	+	==Where to purchase vehicle insurance==
−	- pull RSS feeds from .gov websites on this country	+	''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
		+	==Driving license==
		+	''State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.''
		+	==Driving side of road==
		+	''State the side of the road to drive on. i.e. Left or Right.<br />
		+	(also state if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven)''
		+	==Mandatory items in vehicle==
		+	''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle.
		+	(i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)''
		+	==Roads==
		+	===General Road quality===
		+	''Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.''
		+	===Road signs===
		+	''Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.''
−	Exiting country	+	===Toll roads===
−	- Paperwork requirements & process	+	''List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.''
		+	==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
		+	''Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.''
−	----	+	==Checkpoints==
−	''The first section of the small city article does not have a heading. This is a where you give a quick descriptive overview of the small city. Be sure to include some context so readers know where and what they are reading about. Links to the region and country that the city is in can be useful here, too.''	+	''describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.''
−	''Also include any background information particular to the city (i.e. [[Geneva]] is a French-speaking city, [[New Delhi]] can be more dangerous than other parts of [[India]], etc), but try not to duplicate too much information that already exists in the country or region page. You don't need to mention that they speak English in Sioux Falls, for example, or that the US dollar is the currency of choice.''	+	==Traveling with pets==
		+	''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''
−	==Understand==	+	=Gas price in {{PAGENAME}} and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
−	''Give a deeper understanding of the city, such as its history, its culture, its mores, its politics, its relationship to other cities and the country it's in. Jokes and stereotypes about locals, etc.''	+	'''Last updated: <span style="color:red">(last updated date)</span>'''<br />
−	==Get in==	+	<!-- Do not alter the following line. Include it as is. -->
−	''Arrival details. For small cities, be concise. There's no reason to list every single way to get to the small city. Just give the location of the main transportation center -- airport, bus terminal, or train station, schedules for planes, buses, or trains from the nearest one or two large cities, and suggestions for getting from the transportation center to the city center, or wherever all the hotels, restaurants, and attractions are.''	+	{{pricecontrols_unit_country}}
−	''If the small city is also accessible by car, give driving details and directions for getting to it from the nearest one or two large cities. Try to include the names of major highways and rough travel times.''	+	{| class="wikitable" border="1"
		+	|-
		+	! Gasoline Grade
		+	! Price
		+	|-
		+	| Unleaded
		+	| <price cost="0.00" currency="USD" unit="galUS" />
		+	|-
		+	| Diesel
		+	| <price cost="0.00" currency="USD" unit="galUS" />
		+	|-
		+	|}
−	==Get around==	+	==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
−	''How to get around once you are there: bus, train, rickshaw, ferry, gondola, etc. How much does local transport cost, where/how to buy tickets, and good discounts (week or weekend passes, 1/2 price seniors or students, etc).''	+	''Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.'' <br/>
		+	''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''
−	==See==	+	==Gas and Diesel Quality==
−	''List attractions that people come to this city for, such as museums, palaces, churches, temples, historical buildings, squares, parks, monuments, statues, streets, zoos, etc. You can also note here general information about attractions, such as discount tourist admission passes, need for a guide, weather warnings, good walking routes, general areas to hang out in, etc.''	+	''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''<br />
		+	''State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.''
−	*'''Name of Attraction''', Address (''extra directions if necessary''), phone number (''email, fax, other contact if possible''), [http://www.attraction.example.com/]. Days and times open. One to five sentences about why this attraction is worth seeing, things to pay special attention to, warnings, notes, historical or other background information. $entryprice (''extra price info'').	+	=Safety and Security Considerations=
		+	==Driving at night==
		+	''Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.''
−	==Do==	+	==Vehicle parking==
−	''This is for things that travellers will do themselves. More active participation is needed for '''Do''' things than for '''See''' things. For example, going to see a river goes under '''See'''; kayak trips down the river go under '''Do'''.''	+	''Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night.''
		+	''If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.''
−	*'''Name of Activity''', Address (''extra directions if necessary''), phone number (''email, fax, other contact if possible''), [http://www.activity.example.com/]. Days and times open. One to five sentences about why this activity is worth doing, things to pay special attention to, warnings, notes, historical or other background information. $entryprice (''extra price info'').	+	==Special driving considerations==
		+	''A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).'' <br/>
		+	''List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.''
−	==Buy==	+	==Security advisories and information==
−	''What would be good to buy in this city? Local crafts or other specialties? Souvenirs of the region? Is this a centre of fashion or electronics shopping?  Good place to buy travel equipment, general goods or anything else?''	+	<!-- Do not alter the following line. Include it as is. -->
		+	{{Security_advisories_country}}
−	==Eat==	+	=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
		+	''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
		+	''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
		+	''Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.''
−	''For restaurant listings and other food-related stuff. Mention any local specialties or oddities. Specific restaurant listings should be in the format below. Also, give a general idea of good areas of the destination to try for finding a restaurant on one's own. Some travellers like (or have) to make their own food -- include local food-shopping options if possible.''	+	==Camping guide books==
		+	''List and link to books specifically for camping.''
−	*'''Name of Restaurant''', Address (''extra directions if necessary''), phone number (''email, fax, other contact if possible''), [http://www.restaurant.example.com/].  Days and times open. One to three sentences about the food, service, atmosphere, view, specialties, music, what have you. $lowprice-$highprice (''extra price info'').	+	==Drinking water==
		+	''Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink.''
		+	''If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.''
−	==Drink==	+	=Navigation=
		+	==Paper maps==
		+	Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in {{PAGENAME}}
		+	{{paper_maps_country}}
		+	==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
		+	''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa).''
		+	''(with links to each).''
−	''For bars, clubs, and other nightlife. Yes, many people go out to clubs and don't drink; the name of the section is still '''Drink'''. Mention any local specialties or oddities, and give a general idea of good areas of the destination to try. Good things to mention: dress code, entrance fees, safety concerns, solo-woman friendly or pick-up bar, good/bad nights).''	+	==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
		+	* [http://ioverlander.com/ iOverlander] is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.
		+	''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''
−	*'''Name of Bar''', Address (''extra directions if necessary''), phone number (''email, fax, other contact if possible''), [http://www.bar.example.com/].  Days and times open. One to three sentences about the drinks, service, atmosphere, view, specialties, music, what have you. $beerprice draft/bottle beers, $wellprice well drinks (''extra price or special info'').	+	=Special Overland Travel interests=
		+	''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''
−	==Sleep==	+	=Vehicle Maintenance=
−	''This is for helping the traveller find a place to lay his/her weary head: hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, pensions, etc. Give a general idea of good areas of the destination to try to find lodging. Other good info to include is high/low season, the importance of reservation, things to request (quiet room, view, airport pick up, etc).'''	+	<!-- Do not alter the following line. Include it as is. -->
		+	{{vehicle_dealerships_country}}
		+	==Local Garages==
		+	''Add known good mechanics here.''
−	*'''Name of Place''', Address (''extra directions if necessary''), phone number (''email, fax, other contact if possible'') [http://www.hotel.example.com/]. Days and times open. One to three sentences about the service, atmosphere, view, rooms, what have you. $lowprice-$highprice (''extra price info'').	+	=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in {{PAGENAME}}=
		+	'''Buy'''<br/>
		+	''Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.''
		+	''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''
−	==Contact==	+	'''Sell'''<br/>
−	''Information on communications -- phone, Internet, other. This is where you'd list Internet cafes or computer rental centers for staying in touch by email or on the Web. If there are free or paid wireless Internet hotspots in the district, name them here. Long-distance telephone centers, where travelers can pay to make long-distance telephone calls, would be useful here, too.''	+	''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
−	*'''Name of Internet Cafe''', Address (''extra directions if necessary''), phone number (''email, fax, other contact if possible''), [http://www.internetcafe.example.com/]. Days and times open. One to three sentences about the computers, connectivity, food or beverages available. $rate per hour (''extra price info'').	+	=References=
		+	''Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.''
		+	<!-- Do not alter the following line. Include it as is. -->
		+	<references />
−	==Get out==	+	=Helpful External links=
−	''Information about nearby destinations that would serve as a good "next stop." Provide a brief description of other nearby destination suggestions, neighboring cities or day-trip ideas. Don't duplicate information that's up in "Get in."''	+	''Add any helpful external links here.''
		+	<!-- Do not alter the following two lines. Include them as they are. -->
		+	{{External_links_country}}
		+	{{tags_country}}

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Latest revision as of 13:40, 2 September 2015

This is a template used as the starting point for new countries. Saving changes to this file will not create a new country. To create a new country, click "edit" above, then copy and paste the contents of this template into the Country you wish to create. Use the editorial comments in italics to fill in each section as completely as possible. Delete the italic comments as you fill in each section. Write "Unknown" for any sections you do not have information about.

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Entering Country template with a Car or Motorbike[edit]

Correct as of: (date last confirmed correct)

Required Paperwork[edit]

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List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies

Process at border[edit]

Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle

Cost of entry[edit]

State the cost for a vehicle to enter

Permitted length of stay[edit]

State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle

Extension of stay[edit]

Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country[edit]

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.

Exiting with a vehicle[edit]

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.

Driving in Country template[edit]

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Travel insurance for Country template[edit]

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Vehicle insurance requirements[edit]

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Cost of vehicle insurance[edit]

State the price of insurance and a time period.

Where to purchase vehicle insurance[edit]

Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license[edit]

State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.

Driving side of road[edit]

State the side of the road to drive on. i.e. Left or Right.
(also state if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven)

Mandatory items in vehicle[edit]

State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)

Roads[edit]

General Road quality[edit]

Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.

Road signs[edit]

Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.

Toll roads[edit]

List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.

Bribery in Country template[edit]

Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.

Checkpoints[edit]

describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.

Traveling with pets[edit]

List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.

Gas price in Country template and Diesel price in Country template[edit]

Last updated: (last updated date)

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Gasoline Grade	Price
Unleaded	$0.00 USD per Gallon (US)
Diesel	$0.00 USD per Gallon (US)

Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency[edit]

Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.
Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.

Gas and Diesel Quality[edit]

Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.
State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.

Safety and Security Considerations[edit]

Driving at night[edit]

Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.

Vehicle parking[edit]

Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.

Special driving considerations[edit]

A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.

Security advisories and information[edit]

• Country Specific Information - U.S. Department of State
• Travel Reports and Warnings - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
• Travel advice by country - Foreign and Commonwealth office (U.K.)
• Travel Advice for Country template - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Camping in Country template[edit]

Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.

Camping guide books[edit]

List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water[edit]

Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.

Navigation[edit]

Paper maps[edit]

Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in Country template

GPS Maps of Country template[edit]

Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Country template[edit]

• iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.

Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.

Special Overland Travel interests[edit]

List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders

Vehicle Maintenance[edit]

Dealers[edit]

4x4s / Trucks

• Toyota Global Dealer Locator
• Land Rover International Dealer Locator
• Mercedes Benz International (select country on bottom right)
• Jeep International site locator

Motorbikes

• BMW Motorrad International Dealer Locator
• KTM Dealer Search

Local Garages[edit]

Add known good mechanics here.

Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Country template[edit]

Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

References[edit]

Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.

Helpful External links[edit]

Add any helpful external links here.

• Country template: Visa and Passport requirements | World Travel Guide
• Health Information for Travelers to Country template - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Country template travel guides at wikivoyage
• Country template - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia