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• USEFUL INFORMATION
These information might be necessary to know during your visit or when preparing your voyage to the USA.
| Currency, Money and Credit Cards |
| The word dollar is derived from the German word Thaler ou Taler, a currency once made in Joachimsthaler in Bohemia. The dollar is the United States's official monetary currency since 1785.... [suite] |
| Behaviors to respect |
| Americans generally respect very much their law, and the same respect is awaited from tourists setting foot on the American territory.... [suite] |
| Customs |
| Waiting in the immigration services at the customs might be long. Just be patient. ... |
| Time Shift |
| The continental territory of the United States is divided in four (4) Time Zones.... [suite] |
| Electric Appliances |
| The electric voltage in USA is in 110-120 Volts, 60 Hertz, and the electric output socket has two metal plugs. ... |
| Entry Formalities |
| In order to maintain the security enforcement in airports, American authorities might apply further controls to the voyagers. Despite this inconvenience, we st... |
| Holidays |
| National Holidays in America :New Year's Day, the 1st of January : New Year.... |
| Tips |
| Tips constitute a big part of certain employees's income, notably in the restauration domain. You should know the rules.... [suite] |
| American Food and Restaurants |
| The American cuisine is as varied and as diversified as the country itself. Far different from the "American fast-food cliché", Americans eat less fast food than what people generally think, and this... [suite] |
| Security |
| The United States is not safe from foreign terrorist attacks, such as 911, September 11, 2001. Violent actions pursued by national ... |
| Press and Media |
| Some of the principal media published in the United States... Follow the links to read them everyday, directly!... [suite] |
| Etiquette |
| A cultural melting pot, the United States of America has a variety of extremely different customs due to its different origins, their customs can vary in every city, region or social group. Meanwhile,... [suite] |
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