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| 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/>
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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 />
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Write "Unknown" for any sections you do not have information about.
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{{metadata_country}} [[Category:Country]] {{pricecontrol_country}}
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=Visiting {{PAGENAME}}=
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''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.''
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=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
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'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">(date last confirmed correct)</span>'''
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==Required Paperwork==
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{{visa_country}}
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''List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies''
  
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=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a vehicle=
 
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==Required Paperwork==
 
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''List the paperwork required to enter, including number of copies''
 
 
==Process at border==
 
==Process at border==
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''Briefly describe the process at the border''
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''Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle''
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==Cost of entry==
 
==Cost of entry==
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''State the cost to enter, in the local currency''
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''State the cost for a vehicle to enter''
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==Permitted length of entrance for the vehicle==
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''State the permitted length of entry''
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==Permitted length of stay==
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''State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle''
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==Extension of stay==
 
==Extension of stay==
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''Can the permitted length of entry be extended? Describe the process''
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''Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.''
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==Storing a vehcile in {{PAGENAME}} for an extended time==
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''Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long''
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(last updated date)
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=Vehicle insurance in {{PAGENAME}}=
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==Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country==
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==Insurance mandatory?==
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''Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.'' <br />
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''Yes or No if insurance is mandatory''
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''Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.''
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==Cost of insurance==
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''State the price of insurance and a time period, in the local currency''
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==Exiting with a vehicle==
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==Where to purchase insurance==
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''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''
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''Describe where insurance can be purchased''
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=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}=  
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==Recommended books for Overlanding in {{PAGENAME}}==
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{{guide_books_country}}
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==Travel insurance for {{PAGENAME}}==
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{{Travel insurance country}}
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==Vehicle insurance requirements==
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''Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.''
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==Cost of vehicle insurance==
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''State the price of insurance and a time period.''
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==Where to purchase vehicle insurance==
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''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
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==Driving license==
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''State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.''
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==Driving side of road==
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''State the side of the road to drive on. i.e. Left or Right.<br />
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(also state if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven)''
  
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=Driving a vehicle in {{PAGENAME}}=
 
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==Side of road==
 
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''Left or Right (also mention if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven''
 
 
==Mandatory items in vehicle==
 
==Mandatory items in vehicle==
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''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)''
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''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle.
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==General Road quality==
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(i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)''
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''A brief description of the general road quality''
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==Roads==
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==Quality of road signs==
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===General Road quality===
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''Breifly discuss the overall quality & existence of road signs''
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''Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.''
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==Toll roads==
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''Discuss the frequency and rough price of toll roads, in the local currency''
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===Road signs===
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==Bribery==
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''Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.''
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''Is bribery common? should it be expected?''
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===Toll roads===
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''List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.''
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==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
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''Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.''
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==Checkpoints==
 
==Checkpoints==
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''Does the country have checkpoints (police or military)? - describe what to expect''
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''describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.''
  
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=Gasoline / Petrol / Diesel in {{PAGENAME}}=
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==Traveling with pets==
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==Price==
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''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''
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''List the price (in the local currency and unit of measure) of all the different types of gasoline (super, regular, diesel, etc.) List the octane rating if known''
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==Availability / frequency==
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''Are shortages common? Are gasoline stations abundant or difficult to find?''
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==Quality==
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''Is the gasoline considered "clean" or "dirty"? List the sulfur content of diesel if known''
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==External information==
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''Link to external websites with price & quality information''
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(Last updated date)
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=Vehicle Specific Safety in {{PAGENAME}}=
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=Gas price in {{PAGENAME}} and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
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'''Last updated: <span style="color:red">(last updated date)</span>'''<br />
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{{pricecontrols_unit_country}}
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{| class="wikitable" border="1"
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|-
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! Gasoline Grade
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! Price
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| Unleaded
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| <price cost="0.00" currency="USD" unit="galUS" />
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|-
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| Diesel
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| <price cost="0.00" currency="USD" unit="galUS" />
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|-
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|}
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==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
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''Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.'' <br/>
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''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''
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==Gas and Diesel Quality==
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''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''<br />
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''State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.''
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=Safety and Security Considerations=
 
==Driving at night==
 
==Driving at night==
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''Is driving at night considered safe or to be avoided?''
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''Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.''
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==Vehicle parking==
 
==Vehicle parking==
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''Can vehicles be parked on the street? at night? what are the other options?''
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''Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night.''
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==Things to watch out for==
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''If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.''
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''A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road''  
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=Maps & GPS in {{PAGENAME}}=
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==Special driving considerations==
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''Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them''
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''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/>
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''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa) (with links to each)''
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''List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.''
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==Security advisories and information==
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{{Security_advisories_country}}
  
 
=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
 
=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
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''How common is camping? Are campsites organized or "wild"?
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''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
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''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
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''Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.''
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==Camping guide books==
 
==Camping guide books==
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''List and link to books specifically for camping''
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''List and link to books specifically for camping.''
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==Propane filling==
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''Links to sites showing propane filling stations''
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==Links for camping sites==
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''Link to sites with a list of GPS co-ordinates for camping''
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=Traveling with pets in {{PAGENAME}}=
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==Drinking water==
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''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet''
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''Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink.''
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''If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.''
  
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=Guide Books=
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=Navigation=
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''List the best guide books for traveling through {{PAGENAME}}
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==Paper maps==
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Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in {{PAGENAME}}
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{{paper_maps_country}}
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==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
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''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa).''
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''(with links to each).''
  
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=Special Overland interest for {{PAGENAME}}=
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==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
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''List any special items / places that are popular with overlanders''
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* [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.
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''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.''
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=Special Overland Travel interests=
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''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''
  
 
=Vehicle Maintenance=
 
=Vehicle Maintenance=
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''Garages &/or dealerships for major vehicle manufacturers (inc. motorbikes)''
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{{vehicle_dealerships_country}}
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==Local Garages==
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''Add known good mechanics here.''
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=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in {{PAGENAME}}=
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'''Buy'''<br/>
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''Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.''
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''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''
  
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=Buying and selling a vehicle in {{PAGENAME}}=
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'''Sell'''<br/>
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==Selling foreign-plated vehicle {{PAGENAME}}==
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''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
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''Can it be done? how? Describe the process''
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==Buying a vehicle in {{PAGENAME}} as a foreigner==
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''Can it be done? Describe the process. Are there any limitations on where the vehicle can be driven?''
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=Current security advisories for {{PAGENAME}}=
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=References=
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{{Security_advisories}}
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''Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.''
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<references />
  
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=Exiting {{PAGENAME}} with a vehcile=
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=Helpful External links=
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''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border''
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''Add any helpful external links here.''
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{{External_links_country}}
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{{tags_country}}

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.


Currency to display:

Visiting Country template[edit]

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.

Entering Country template with a Car or Motorbike[edit]

Correct as of: (date last confirmed correct)

Required Paperwork[edit]

(To check if you need a travel Visa for Country template, application instructions and fees see: Country template Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
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]

Recommended books for Overlanding in Country template[edit]

Lonely Planet Peru (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Peru (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Brendan Sainsbury, Alex Egerton, Ca...
From $16.09 on Amazon
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
by Dan Grec
From $click on Amazon
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $22.49 on Amazon
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $click on Amazon

Travel insurance for Country template[edit]

World Nomads offer the most flexible Travel Insurance at the best prices for multi-country / multi-year trips. You can buy, extend and claim online, even after you've left home.

Vehicle insurance requirements[edit]

Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.

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)

Currency and unit to display:

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]

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


The Japan Travel Journal
The Japan Travel Journal
by Younghusband World Travel Journals
From $12.95 on Amazon
Lonely Planet Peru (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Peru (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Brendan Sainsbury, Alex Egerton, Ca...
From $15.53 on Amazon

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

Motorbikes

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.

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