Difference between revisions of "Country template"
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| − | ''Text in italics below are editorial comments, with suggestions for what should go in each section. Replace it with the actual content for each country'' | + | ''Text in italics below are editorial comments, with suggestions for what should go in each section. |
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''Left or Right (also mention if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven'' | ''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== | ||
| − | ''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)'' | + | ''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle |
| + | (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)'' | ||
==General Road quality== | ==General Road quality== | ||
''A brief description of the general road quality'' | ''A brief description of the general road quality'' | ||
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''Can vehicles be parked on the street? at night? what are the other options?'' | ''Can vehicles be parked on the street? at night? what are the other options?'' | ||
==Things to watch out for== | ==Things to watch out for== | ||
| − | ''A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road'' | + | ''A List of special things to be careful of |
| + | (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road'' | ||
=Maps & GPS in {{PAGENAME}}= | =Maps & GPS in {{PAGENAME}}= | ||
''Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them'' | ''Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them'' | ||
| − | ''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa) (with links to each)'' | + | ''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa) |
| + | (with links to each)'' | ||
=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}= | =Camping in {{PAGENAME}}= | ||
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''Can it be done? how? Describe the process'' | ''Can it be done? how? Describe the process'' | ||
==Buying a vehicle in {{PAGENAME}} as a foreigner== | ==Buying a vehicle in {{PAGENAME}} as a foreigner== | ||
| − | ''Can it be done? Describe the process. Are there | + | ''Can it be done? Describe the process. Are there limitations on where the vehicle can be driven?'' |
=Security advisories and information for {{PAGENAME}}= | =Security advisories and information for {{PAGENAME}}= | ||
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{{External_links_country}} | {{External_links_country}} | ||
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Revision as of 07:19, 20 May 2011
''Text in italics below are editorial comments, with suggestions for what should go in each section.
Replace it with the actual content for each country''
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=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a vehicle=
==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==
''State the cost to enter, in the local currency''
==Permitted length of stay==
''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}}=
==Insurance mandatory?==
''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''
=Driving a vehicle in {{PAGENAME}}=
==Side of road==
''Left or Right (also mention 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.)''
==General Road quality==
''A brief description of the general road quality''
==Quality of road signs==
''Breifly discuss the overall quality & existence of road signs''
==Toll roads==
''Discuss the frequency and rough price of toll roads, in the local currency''
==Bribery==
''Is bribery common? should it be expected?''
==Checkpoints==
''Does the country have checkpoints (police or military)? - describe what to expect''
=Gasoline / Petrol / Diesel in {{PAGENAME}}=
==Price==
''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''
==Availability / frequency==
''Are shortages common? Are gasoline stations abundant or difficult to find?''
==Quality==
''Is the gasoline considered "clean" or "dirty"? List the sulfur content of diesel if known''
==External information==
''Link to external websites with price & quality information''
(Last updated date)
=Vehicle Specific Safety in {{PAGENAME}}=
==Driving at night==
''Is driving at night considered safe or to be avoided?''
==Vehicle parking==
''Can vehicles be parked on the street? at night? what are the other options?''
==Things to watch out for==
''A List of special things to be careful of
(i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road''
=Maps & GPS in {{PAGENAME}}=
''Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them''
''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa)
(with links to each)''
=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
''How common is camping? Are campsites organized or "wild"?
==Camping guide books==
''List and link to books specifically for camping''
==Propane filling==
''Links to sites showing propane filling stations''
==Links for camping sites==
''Link to sites with a list of GPS co-ordinates for camping''
=Traveling with pets in {{PAGENAME}}=
''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet''
=Exiting {{PAGENAME}} with a vehicle=
''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border''
=Guide Books=
''List the best guide books for traveling through {{PAGENAME}}
=Special Overland interest for {{PAGENAME}}=
''List any special items / places that are popular with overlanders''
=Vehicle Maintenance=
''Garages &/or dealerships for major vehicle manufacturers (inc. motorbikes)''
=Buying and selling a vehicle in {{PAGENAME}}=
==Selling foreign-plated vehicle {{PAGENAME}}==
''Can it be done? how? Describe the process''
==Buying a vehicle in {{PAGENAME}} as a foreigner==
''Can it be done? Describe the process. Are there limitations on where the vehicle can be driven?''
=Security advisories and information for {{PAGENAME}}=
{{Security_advisories}}
=External links=
{{External_links_country}}
