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6.9 RESTAURANTS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 66
6.10 RESERVATIONS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 66
6.11 TRACK INFORMATION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
Race track � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
Organizer � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
National federation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67
Airports � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68
Tourist board � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68
Road directions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68
7 ANNEX A � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
7.1 REFERENCES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
7.2 PICTURES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69
CONTENTS
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1 ARGENTINA
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1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Spirited Argentina, with its clamouring capital, vast pampas,
rolling wine regions and snowy peaks, is a land bursting
with adventure� It’s a place where the clichés hold true
football is essentially a religion, the beef is phenomenal
and there’s little point even thinking about starting a proper
night out before midnight� Its natural wonders range from
Andean plateaux and Patagonian glaciers to subtropical
waterfalls and wildlife-rich wetlands� There’s an awful lot to
love�
) Buenos Aires might sit at the very edge of the country,
gazing out across the Rio de la Plata, but it’s very much
Argentina’s centrepiece� The city of Evita and Maradona,
its tango halls, parillas (grill restaurants) and feisty
porteños (BA residents) provide a gutsy introduction to
the country� In the high-end neighbourhoods of Recoleta
and ) Palermo you’ll find designer boutiques and trendy
eateries, while historic San Telmo offers antique stalls,
old-world cafés and an abundance of live music�
In the north, scorched mountains and otherworldly rock
formations characterise the Salta region, where Spanish and
Gaucho traditions combine and Argentina’s famous white
wines flourish� Further west, in the Mendoza region, the
grapes are red and the foothills of the Andes offer skiing,
while down south, in Patagonia, you’ll find an astonishing
spread of expansive lakes, jagged peaks and mile upon
empty mile of open space�
Elsewhere, try walking in the glistening Lake District,
whale-watching off the coast at Puerto Madryn, meeting
baby penguins in Punta Tombo or exploring the Jesuit
chapels and farmhouses of Córdoba� Another of the
country’s majestic natural beauties is the mighty Iguazu
Falls, bordering Argentina and ) Brazil�
Despite living through a dark military dictatorship and a
spectacularly devastating economic crisis, Argentineans
still have a vivacious and infectious lust for life� And from
its subtropical top to its icy tip, it remains a mesmerising
country�
Neuquén is a province of Argentina, located in the west of
the country, at the northern end of Patagonia� It borders
Mendoza Province to the north, Rio Negro Province to the
southeast, and Chile to the west� It also meets La Pampa
Province at its northeast corner�
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Villa La Angostura is a village in the south of the province of
Neuquén, on the northwest shore of the Nahel Huapi Lake,
473 km from Neuquén Capital and 1�693 km from Capital
Federal in the middle of the Patagonian Cordillera�
Surrounded by lakes and forests, an extraordinary landscape
combines with warmth and singular beauty of mountain
architecture�
LOCAL TIME IS UTC/GMT -3
1.2 KEY FACTS
• AREA 2,780,400 sq km (1,073,518 sq miles)
• POPULATION 44,022,394 (UN estimate 2016)
• POPULATION DENSITY 15�5 per sq km
• CAPITAL Buenos Aires
• GOVERNMENT Federal Republic
• HEAD OF STATE President Mauricio Macri since 2015
• ELECTRICITY 220 volts AC, 50Hz� Plug fittings in older buildings are of the two-pin round type, but most new buildings
use the V-shaped twin with earth pin� Travellers should bring a world travel adaptor�
1.1 USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Argentina Country Code +54
Ambulance 107
Civil Defence 105
Police 101/911/449-4188/494-121
Firemen 100
Tourist Police 0800-999-5000/ 0800-999-2838
Civil Defence 103
Municipal Tourism Secretary 494-124
AIRPORT
) International Airport Teniente Luis Candelaria,
Bariloche (80 km) +54 2944 40 5016
TAXI
Taxi Villa la angostura 2944494634
AIRLINE COMPANIES
Aerolineas Argentinas 0-810-222-86527
LAN 0810 9999 526
CAR RENTAL
) SIXT Bariloche Airport BRC +54-294-4826500
) Europecar Bariloche Airport BRC +54-294-4427904
) Hertz Bariloche Airport BRC +54-294-4430994
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1.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY
HOSPITALS AND PHARMACIES
HOSPITAL DR� ÓSCAR ARRAIZ
Address Copello 311 (CP:8407) Villa La Angostura,
Los Lagos, Neuquén province
Tel (+54) 02944 49-4170/4770
HOSPITAL DR� EDUARDO CASTRO RENDÓN AREA
CENTRO
Address Buenos Aires 450, (Q8300BCI) NEUQUÉN
Tel (+54) (0299) 4490800
HOSPITAL DR� HORACIO HELLER Bº MELIPAL
Address Godoy Lihuén Quimey (zona Oeste) NEUQUÉN
Tel +54 (0299) 4490700
HOSPITAL BOUQUET ROLDAN
Address Planas 1555, NEUQUÉN
Tel +54 (0299) 4425105
PHARMACIES IN VILLA LA ANGOSTURA
Address Av� 7 lakes 850
Tel 449-5985
Address Av� 275 Myrtles
Tel 449-4896
Address Myrtle Av� 66 - Local 11
Tel 449-4000
VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS
DISEASE RECOMMENDATION WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
Typhoid Vaccination recommended 10 days before travel
Hepatitis A Vaccination recommended 2 weeks before travel
Diphtheria Vaccination recommended 3 months before travel
Hepatitis B Vaccination sometimes recommended at least 2 months before travel
Rabies Vaccination sometimes recommended** 1 month before travel
Yellow fever Vaccination recommended for endemic areas - get expert advice� No certificate required� 10 days before travel
Malaria Not required* * Argentina is a low risk area for malaria and instances are limited to northern lowlands in the Jujuy, Salta, Corrientes and Misiones provinces� Protection against mosquito bites
should be enough, but chloroquine can be used as an extra precautionary measure�** Recommended if visiting jungle or remote rural areas� If bitten, seek medical advice without delay� Recommendations that are marked “Vaccination sometimes recom-
mended” should be considered as “Vaccination strongly recommended” if a person is travelling frequently or spending extended time in that country, or if a person’s occupation or planned activities could put them at higher risk� It is important to get expert advice�
All travellers are advised to ensure that tetanus and polio
vaccinations are kept up to date�
Recommendations do change from time to time and it is
important to discuss your personal requirements with your
doctor�
Medical insurance is highly recommended as there are no
reciprocal health agreements� Medical facilities are generally
of a high standard in Buenos Aires, though of varying
quality outside the capital� Immediate cash payment is often
expected by doctors� To call an ambulance dial 107�
Many medicines that require a prescription in North
America and Europe can be bought over the pharmacy
counter in Argentina, although they may be known under
a different name here� If you require a regular medication,
bring the packaging into the pharmacy with you to show
the pharmacist�
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OTHER RISKS
Tap water is generally considered safe in main cities and
towns, especially in Buenos Aires, but otherwise bottled
water is recommended� If bottled water is unavailable then
boil water for over a minute before drinking�
Dengue fever, carried by mosquitoes, is present but
not common� Leishmaniasis, a skin disease spread by
sandflies, is a low risk� Both can be avoided with sensible
precautionary measures such as using mosquito nets and
insect repellent in lowland and jungle areas� From around
March to October time, Argentine haemorrhagic fever
– a viral disease caused by Junin virus – can be picked up
in the pampas� It is transmitted by the corn mouse, by either
by breathing in dust contaminated with droppings or by
contact with the creature�
1.5 VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
PASSPORTS
To enter Argentina, a valid passport is required by all
nationals referred to in the chart below� The passport must
be valid for the duration of your stay�
VISAS
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
RETURN
TICKET
REQUIRED
VISA
REQUIRED
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No/1
Other EU Yes Yes No/1
USA Yes Yes No
A visa for Argentina is not required by nationals referred to
in the chart above for either business or tourism for stays of
up to 90 days except:
Canadian nationals and nationals of some EU countries
(Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta,
Portugal, Slovakia and Spain) who require a visa if they
intend to travel for business purposes only�
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to
contact the embassy to check visa requirements�
RECIPROCITY FEES
Travellers from the USA, Canada and Australia entering
Argentina via any port of entry are required to pay a fee
online before travelling and they must show proof of
payment on arrival� You are able to pay this on the
) Provincia NET website� The reciprocity fee is waived for
travellers who are in transit for less than 12 hours, have an
onward connecting flight and do not leave the international
area of the airport (do not pass through immigration)�
TYPES AND COST
Reciprocity fees for
• US CITIZENS US$160 This fee covers unlimited entries to
Argentina for 10 years�
• CANADIANS US$92 The fee allows multiple entries for
one year from the date of issue�
• AUSTRALIANS US$100 The fee allows multiple entries
until one month before the traveller’s passport expires�
For nationals requiring a tourist visa, the cost is £30�
VALIDITY
Tourist visa 90 days�
Passengers staying for less than six hours within the airport
waiting for connecting international flights do not need to
go through immigration control or apply for visas�
APPLICATION TO
Consulate (or consular section at embassy)�
WORKING DAYS
Nationals requiring visas are advised to apply at least two
months in advance of their trip�
ENTRY WITH CHILDREN
Single parents/adults travelling alone with children should
be aware that Argentina requires evidence that both parents
have given permission for the child to enter/leave the
country�
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1.6 EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN ARGENTINA
In Argentina there are 240 foreign embassies and consulates�
By ) clicking here you will be able to find the embassy you require in alphabetical order�
1.7 CURRENCY AND BANK INFORMATION FOR ARGENTINA
CURRENCY INFORMATION
Peso (ARS; symbol AR$) = 100 centavos�
Peso notes are in denominations of AR$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and
2� Coins are in denominations of AR$5, 2 and 1, and in 50,
25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos�
US Dollars are accepted in some hotels and tourist centres�
Prices in US Dollars are typically marked with US$ to avoid
confusion, but sometimes both peso and dollar prices are
both preceded by just $, so check if unsure�
€1 = AR$ 16�49
£1 = AR$ 19�64
US$1 = AR$ 15�86
CREDIT CARDS
Most major credit cards are accepted, but not as widely as in
the US or Europe; even some major hotels do not have credit
card facilities�
ATM
ATMs are available in most cities and have options in
English, but it is still best to carry alternative forms of
payment as daily withdrawal limits are low and machines
don’t always work� During national holidays ATMs can run
out so it is wise to withdraw in advance�
Foreign tourists who are not resident in Argentina can no
longer pay for tourism-related services (air tickets, bus travel,
hotel rooms, all-inclusive tours etc) in Pesos� These services
must be paid for with foreign credit and bank cards, money
transfers (in foreign currencies) from abroad, in cash with
foreign money (eg US Dollars) or with cheques from foreign
accounts�
TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
It is advised to bring traveller’s cheques in US Dollars; these
can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some
hotels� However, it is often difficult to exchange these in the
smaller towns�
BANKING HOURS
Mon-Fri 1000-1500�
CURRENCY RESTRICTION
Visitors to Argentina can import up to US$10,000 or its
equivalent without having to declare� The export of foreign
currency for amounts higher than US$10,000 or its equiva-
lent in other currencies is prohibited� Minors aged between
16 and 21 years old can exit Argentina with a maximum of
US$2,000 or its equivalent in other currencies, and minors
under 16 years old with a maximum amount of US$1,000 or
its equivalent in other currencies�
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and author-
ised cambios (bureaux de change), which are available in all
major cities� Visitors should be aware that due to the instabil-
ity of the peso, there is a large ‘blue’ market for dollars, which
provides a much more favourable exchange rate of exchange�
Whilst it is illegal to exchange currency in from these unau-
thorised money lenders, the practice is so common so as to
make the black market rate the de facto rate�
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DUTY FREE
The following goods may be imported into Argentina by
travellers over 16 years of age without incurring customs
duty:
• US$300 in personal or new goods if arriving by air, plus
an additional US$300 of goods purchased in duty-free
shops upon arrival�
• US$150 in personal or new goods if arriving by land or
waterway, plus an additional US$150 of goods purchased
in duty-free shops upon arrival�
Travellers under 16 may import half these amounts�
You should declare upon arrival items that might not be
considered part of normal luggage (such as expensive
camera equipment or musical instruments) and show
the declaration on departure� A licence is required
for firearms and ammunition for hunting purposes�
You must declare gold�
BANNED IMPORTS
Firearms (unless under licence from the National Arms
Registry), explosives, flammables, narcotics, and goods
considered a risk to health or safety�
1.8 FOOD AND DRINKS IN ARGENTINA
Argentina serves up an exceptional standard of food,
although choices can often be restricted to meat, pasta and
pizza� Buenos Aires, however, offers a wide selection of
culinary genres, with Japanese, Thai and Asian-fusion food
becoming increasingly popular� Vegetarians may struggle
to find extensive veggie options, but most restaurants do
serve vegetables and salads� Outside Buenos Aires, however,
vegetarians may be faced with quite limited choices�
Wherever you are in the country, meat is the name of the
game here, and if you fancy broadening your carnivorous
horizons, then there is a weird and wonderful array of meat
treats to get stuck into� The traditional Argentine parrilla
(grill) is the very heart and soul of Argentina’s cuisine� Don’t
forget to liberally douse your chosen meats in delicious
chimichurri – a sauce made from finely chopped parsley
and oregano, garlic, olive oil and vinegar� Those after an
authentic and reliably delicious meat experience in Buenos
Aires, try El Trapiche in Palermo, and Desnivel in San Telmo�
For breakfast, head to a traditional confitería (café) and
sample a few medialunas (small, croissant-like pastries) and
a strong café con leche� In cities, fashionable resto-bars
(restaurant-bars) are taking hold, offering more contempo-
rary takes on traditional Argentine cuisine, and all manner
of lunch options� A strong Italian influence means quality
ice cream is also popular� In the evening, Argentines dine
late – 21:00 is considered early – and the feasts are typically
massive�
Argentina’s wines have flooded the international market in
recent years, and are famed for their quality and value� Try
a light pinot noir from Patagonia or an inky and smooth
Malbec, and don’t miss Argentina’s celebrated white, the
aromatic Torrontés�
If you’re baffled by the choice of meat cuts most waiters
in parrillas are more than happy to advise on what to start
with and how much per person – even if you have limited
Spanish�
SPECIALITIES
Bife de ancho (rib eye steak)�
Bife de chorizo (sirloin steak)�
Bife de lomo (fillet steak)�
Empanadas (little pasties typically stuffed with meat,
vegetable or cheese)�
Parrillada (mixed grill which might include morcilla - blood
sausage)�
Alfajores (shortbread-type biscuits sandwiched with dulce
de leche - a caramelised milk sauce)�
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TIPPING
Around 15% is acceptable in restaurants as well as bars
(unless you were dissatisfied) which waiting staff rely on
to survive�
REGIONAL DRINKS
Yerba mate (tea-like drink)�
Quilmes is the national brand of lager�
Malbec wine�
DRINKING AGE
The legal age for drinking alcohol in a bar/cafe is 18�
1.9 RESTAURANTS
Villa la Angostura invites you to make a tour through the
unique flavors of Patagonian cuisine and also through
International cuisine with pastas and pizzas and fondue,
Patagonian lamb, or dishes prepared with trout, salmon,
venison, among others�
LA TASCA
Address AV� Arrayanes 6155 | Puerto Manzano ,
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294-154�231999
LA ENCANTADA Argentinean, Pizza, Fondue
Address 69, Cerro Belvedere, Villa La Agostura 8407
Tel +54 294-154�231999
RUSTICA - Argentinean Restaurant, Pizza, Tapas Bar
Open till 2�00 am
Address Av� Nahuel Huapi 2136 | Puerto Bahia Mansa ,
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 449 5011
LOBO GRILL & BAR Argentinean Restaurant, Pizza, Tapas
Bar & Fish and chips
Address Cerro Bayo 37 | Cerro Bayo 37 ,
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 425 7891
EL MIRADOR Argentinean Cuisine with a terrific view
Address Camino de Los 7 Lagos , Villa La Angostura
VIEJOS TIEMPOS International restaurant
Address Av� Nahuel Huapi 2136
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 448 8127
TEMATYCO Tea House
Address Ruta 231 km 55,8 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 447 5211
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NICOLETTO PASTAS
Address Bvd� Pascotto 165 , Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 449 5619
RESTAURANT DEL PUERTO Argentinean Cuisine
Address Neurquen 380 | Complejo ISSN ,
Villa La Angostura
AY AY AY MARIA Mexican restaurant
Address bv pascotto 155 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 154 216166
AL ALBA PARRILLA RESTO Grill
Address Av Arrayanes 256 Local 4 ,
Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 445 1020
LA LUPITA COCINA & PASTELERIA Contemporary Café
Address Nos Estamos Mudando , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 9 11 493 87637
TOMATO
Address Av Arrayanes 6360 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 447 5483
TINTO BISTRO excellento for special occasion
Address Bv� Nahuel Huapi 34 ,
Villa La Angostura
OLIVERIO
Address Las Retamas 105 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel + 54 294 482 5777
LAS BALSAS RESTAURANT
Address Calle Las Balsas s/n | Las Balsas Hotel & Spa ,
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 449 4308
VILLA FRANCA PETIT RESTO
Address Av�de los7 lagos 908 (Ruta 40 km 2116) ,
Villa La Angostura 8700
Tel +54 294 448 5969
DECK 56
Address Avenida Arrayanes 5775 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 447 5227
CUCU SCHULZ
Address Av� Arrayanes 44 , Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 449 5671
CHOP CHOP
Address Arrayanes s/n , Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 449 5419
COOK PIZZA MENU Fast food
Address AV Arrayanes 6510 -Bahia Manzano Manzano ,
Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +54 294 436 5092
WALDHAUS
Address Av� Arrayanes (R231) 6431 , Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 447 5323
CASA DE TE MARGARITAS Bakery, Local Cuisine
Address Avenida Siete Lagos 745 ,
Villa La Angostura 8407 Tel +54 9 11 648 42311
CERVECERIA EPULAFQUEN
Address Cacique Antriao 1965 , Villa La Angostura 8407
Tel +(54) 294 4495887
CORAZONADA
Address Cerro Bayo 69, Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 4825111
LA NENINA
Address Los Pinos 435
Costa serena Cabanas y apart ,
Villa La Angostura
RESTAURANT DEL PUERTO
Address Neurquen 380 | Complejo ISSN
Villa La Angostura
Tel +54 294 4494872
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1.10 TRAVELING AROUND ARGENTINA
BY AIR
Argentina is huge, making air travel the most practical
way to get around� However, airlines in Argentina operate
a two-tier pricing structure, which means that foreign
travellers pay twice, or even three times as much, as locals�
Aerolíneas Argentinas serves many domestic desti-
nations from its key hubs in Buenos Aires, Cordoba and
Bariloche�
ROAD CONDITIONS
A 4x4 is recommended if venturing too far outside rural
areas� When driving in cities keep windows closed and doors
locked, especially when stopping at junctions�
Major roads are generally in good condition, although rural
roads, composed of packed dirt, can become impassable
after rain�
The ‘A’ roads are the autopistas (motorways) and those
labelled ‘R’ are rutas (roads) - tolls exist on all main roads�
The Automóvil Club Argentino - ACA (Tel 0800 777 2894
in Argentina; www�aca�org�ar) offers breakdown cover and
reciprocal benefits for members of motoring organisations
in other countries�
REGULATIONS
The maximum speed limit on motorways is 130kph
(80mph), 80kph (50mph) on one-lane roads, while the speed
limit in built-up areas varies (40-60kph/25-37mph)� The
wearing of seat belts is compulsory�
CAR HIRE
Visitors aged 21 or over may hire a car in Argentina� Car hire
is available in most towns and cities, and many international
companies operate out of Buenos Aires and main tourist
destinations�
1.11 RESERVATIONS
) SEL - Sport & Events Logistics S�r�l� is the Official Carrier and Travel Agency of the FIM Motocross World Championship,
for any reservation or information request you may contact your reference person in SEL:
VLADIMIR NIGRO, TEAM LEADER
vnigro@sel�it
Mobile +39�342�8624777
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1.12 TRACK INFORMATION
RACE TRACK
Name PATAGONIA RACE TRACK
Full Address Ruta 40 - km 2123�5
GPS Coordinates 40º 41’ 54�70” S
71º 42’ 11�41” W
Tel +54 0351-4872010
Email info@maseventos�com�ar
Website www�mxgpargentina�com
ORGANIZER
Name + EVENTOS SA
Tel +54 0351 4872010
Email info@maseventos�com�ar
Website www�maseventos�com�ar
NATIONAL FEDERATION
Name CAMOD
Website www�camod�com�ar
AIRPORTS
Name Luis Candelaria Airport of the city of Bariloche
Distance to the track 50 Km
Website www�aeropuertos�net/aeropuerto-
internacional-teniente-luis-candelaria
TOURIST BOARD
Name Secretary of Tourism of Villa La Angostura
Website www�villalaangostura�gov�ar
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ROAD DIRECTIONS
From Bariloche you will drive towards the north and about
20 kms away you will find the route to Villa La Angostura
which is 70 kms away� It is all paved and it has a beautiful
overlook of all the coast line of Nahuel Huapi Lake� From the
North you can get here along the Seven Lakes Route, which
you can take in San Martin de los Andes� You will have a
90 kms drive while observing the mountain range lakes with
their awesome sights�
Frontier passages:Cardenal Samoré Passage (former
Puyehue)
It is 1314 AMSL (42º 29’ 07’’ South Latitude – 70º 25’ 91’’ West
Longitude) and it is open all year long� It is considered the
second most important in the country because it has direct
communication with Puerto Montt (220 kms away) and
Osorno (117 kms away) along the Chilean Austral Motorway
and with all the other parts of the Chilean Patagonia� The
road is paved in almost all its stretches, you must be careful
in the stretches which are still being built� It is an important
commercial passage, which makes the traffic quite thick�
The road is of rubble over National Route 231, it is averagely
7 metres wide and it is in good conditions� The distance to
the limit is 4 km�
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2 RUSSIA
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2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Monumental in every respect, Russia a land where
burnished imperial splendour coexists with icy Siberian
tundra, where timeworn Soviet-era monuments backdrop
uber-hip urban cultures and where everything from the
ruling party downwards functions in its own, impenetrably
Russian, way�
The west of the country draws the most visitor attention,
thanks to the presence of two extraordinary cities� St Peters-
burg and Moscow serve up sweeping postcard sights by
the dozen� Moscow is the rapidly beating heart of the “New
Russia,” where Asia and Europe combine to create a boister-
ous, enigmatic metropolis on a grand scale� St Petersburg,
meanwhile, with its living film-set of palaces, cathedrals and
waterways, is the grandest and most European of Russia’s
cities, yet still retains a deeply complex character�
Exploration beyond these two main hubs, however, is well
advised� The Golden Ring, a collection of ancient towns
northeast of Moscow, still has plenty of period architecture
and is easily accessed from the capital� By cruising along
the mighty River Volga, meanwhile, it’s possible to travel
south towards the Caspian Sea and see the country beyond
its increasingly westernised veneer� And those heading east,
into Siberia, will find a land of varied, often sublime natural
beauty�
From Lake Baikal to the old imperial city of Irkutsk, and from
the mountains of the Altai and the shamans of Tuva, Siberia
has many secrets�
A combination of the above is drawing an increasing
number of tourists to the Russian Federation – that it
remains as obscure and mysterious as ever is all part of
the charm� As the poet Fyodor Tyutchev once said: “Russia
cannot be understood�”
Krasnodar is located in the southwestern part of the
Northern Caucasus on the shores of the Sea of Azov and
the Black Sea� Representing a resort area, it attracts a lot of
tourists from all over the world� Well-connected infrastruc-
ture allows people to reach Krasnodar territory by different
types of vehicle� Krasnodar territory is called “The Pearl of
Russia” due to its leadership in agricultural sector of the
country� In 2014 one of the most excited cities of Krasnodar
territory, Sochi, hosted XXII Olympic Winter Games which
were highly appreciated by the international community�
Russian Children’s Centre «Orlyonok» is considered to
be the biggest recreational area� It consists of 8 camps
and welcomes more than 20 thousand teenagers from all
regions of Russia and abroad annually� Golden sand beach,
sea mountain air and unique nature provide wonderful
conditions for holidays and education� Qualified staff and
a great range of various activities help to reveal the talents
of children and bring up future leaders� The Centre is a big
complex of different venues and facilities including camps,
school, stadium, museums, swimming pool, hospitals,
hotels, shops, etc�
The motocross circuit of the Russian Children`s Centre
“Orlyonok” is located in a beautiful place of Krasnodar
territory along the shores of the Black Sea� It was homolo-
gated in 2010 by the European Motorcycle Union�
LOCAL TIME IS RUSSIA TIME ZONE 2 (MOSCOW TIME)
UTC/GMT +3
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2.2. KEY FACTS
• AREA 17,075,400 sq km (6,592,849 sq miles)
• POPULATION 143,439,832 (2016)
• POPULATION DENSITY 8�3 per sq km
• CAPITAL Moscow
• GOVERNMENT Federal Republic
• HEAD OF STATE President Vladimir Putin since 2012
• HEAD OF GOVERNMENT Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev since 2012
• ELECTRICITY 220 volts AC, 50Hz� Russia uses a standard European plug with two round pins�
2.3 USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Russia Country Code +7
Krasnodar area Code +7 861
Rescue and Fire Service 101 or 112
Police 102
POLICE STATIONS IN THE AREA
Name Novomikhajlovsky Police Station
Address Novomikhajlovsky settlement, Oktabrsky
pereulok, 1
Telephone +7861 679 2482
Distance from the track 4 km�
Name Dzhubga Police Station
Address Dzhubga settlement, Novorossiyskoye shosse, 1
Telephone +7861 679 4251; +7861 679 4137
Distance from the track 4km�
AIRPORTS
Krasnodar International Airport (Pashkovsky)
Distance 135 km
Address Krasnodar, Evdokii Bershanskoj str�, 355
Telephone +7861 219 1676
Sochi International Airport
Distance 200 km
Address Sochi, A-355
Telephone +7800 333 1991
Anapa International Airport (Vityazevo)
Distance 176 km
Address Anapa-7, Vityazevo
Telephone +7800 333 1991
Gelendzhik Airport
Distance 95 km
Address Gelendzhik, Solntsedarskaya str�, 10
Telephone +7800 333 1991
AIRLINE COMPANIES
Rossiya +7861 225 0414
Aeroflot +7861 263 6625
Globus +7861 263 6630
Red Wings +7861 263 6634
Rusline +7918 386 6155
Nordstar +7861 214 9945
Austrian +7861 227 7311
CAR RENTAL
Car rental Krasnodar Airport
Hertz +7861 2034563
Avis +7928 4481551
Europcar +7909 4242720
RentMotors +7988 2355522
Car rental Sochi
Avis +7928 8481551
Europcar +7909 4242628
Car rental Anapa International Airport
Europcar +7905 4262036
Hertz +7961 5040044
Car Rental Gelendzhik Airport
Hertz +7961 5040044
U Rent Car +7964 9202288
TAXI KRASNODAR AIRPORT
“5 semyorok” +7861 257 7777
Taxi “Bumer” +7861 674 5222, +7918 195 2222, +7918 945 2222
Taxi “Arno” +7918 907 1000, +7988 507 1000
Taxi “Millenium” +7988 400 9993, +7988 400 9997
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2.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY
HOSPITALS
NOVOMIKHAIJLOVSKY HOSPITAL
Distance from the track: 4 km�
Address Novomikhaijlovsky settlement, Rechnaya str�, 2
First AID Facility tel� +7861 674 5155
TUAPSE HOSPITAL
Distance from the track: 45 km�
Address Tuapse, Armavirskaya str�, 2
First AID Facility tel� +7861 672 3154
KRASNODAR HOSPITAL
Distance from the track: 120 km�
Address Krasnodar, 1Maya str�, 167
First AID Facility tel� +7861 252 8591
VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS
DISEASE RECOMMENDATION WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
Diphtheria Vaccination recommended 3 months before travel
Hepatitis A Vaccination recommended 2 weeks before travel
Rabies *Vaccination sometimes recommended 1 month before travel
Tetanus Vaccination recommended
Typhoid *Vaccination sometimes recommended 10 days before travel
The highly developed health service provides free medical
treatment for all citizens� If a traveller becomes ill during a
booked tour, emergency treatment is free, with small sums
to be paid for medicines and hospital treatment� If a longer
stay than originally planned becomes necessary because of
the illness, the visitor will have to pay for all further treatment�
This can be very expensive; especially if treatment requires
evacuation by air, as could be the case with any mountain-
eering or ski-related injuries� All visitors are strongly advised
to have full medical cover that includes medical evacuation�
It is advisable to take a supply of medicines that are likely to
be required (check first that they may be imported legally)� If
possible, take a doctor’s note which indicates what ailments
the various medicines are for� Private medical care can be
expensive�
A negative HIV-test is required from travelers who stay longer
than three months�
FOOD AND DRINK
In general, Russia does not pose any serious health risks
when it comes to food� Use common sense and caution
when deciding what might be safe to eat� Tap water is
drinkable, although those with sensitive stomachs may
want to stick to bottled water� Milk is pasteurised and dairy
products are safe for consumption� Be wary of eating
smoked fish from street vendors around Lake Baikal� Some
travellers have reported cases of food poisoning�
OTHER RISKS
Vaccinations are sometimes recommended for Japanese
B encephalitis, meningococcal meningitis and tick-borne
encephalitis�
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2.5 VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
PASSPORTS
To enter Russia, a passport valid for six months after the visa
expires, and with at least two blank pages, is required by all
nationals referred to in the chart above�
VISAS
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
RETURN
TICKET
REQUIRED
VISA
REQUIRED
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes No Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Visas to Russia are required by all nationals in the chart
above�
Your visa for Russia is also an exit permit and must be
presented on departure�
VISA NOTE:
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact
the embassy to check visa requirements for Russia�
Those who are travelling in groups and tours should submit
all documentation to the tour operator making the travel
arrangements� For visits to relatives/friends in Russia, enquire
at the consulate for details of application procedures�
Cruise-ship or ferry passengers booked on an organised tour
can visit Russia visa-free for up to 72 hours when arriving at
the following ports: St Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Vladivostok,
Sochi, Vyborg, Korsakov (Sakhalin Island) and Novorossiysk�
All travellers staying in Russia for longer than seven days
must register their visas with the Federal Migration Service�
Most major hotels will do this automatically� Private visitors
must register with local police on arrival� For business/
professional stays, foreign nationals may register under the
address of the Russian business and do not have to provide
the address of the actual accommodation�
Visitors requiring visas are advised to carry their visa reg-
istration documents with them during their stay in Russia�
You must also hold onto your migration card, which you fill
in at passport control on arrival�
Visitors must have confirmed accommodation or transit
information for every night of their stay in Russia�
TYPES AND COST
Visa prices vary depending on the nationality of the
applicant� See www�ru�vfsglobal�co�uk or contact your
nearest Russian embassy for details�
• Single-entry tourist/business visa: £50;
• double-entry visa: £65;
• multiple-entry visa (business only): £200�
These are the current fees for UK nationals�
As well as the visa fee there is a service charge of £38�40 for
seven-day processing or £45�60 for one-day processing�
(Note that for next-day processing, the visa fees increase too�)
VALIDITY
• Single- or double-entry tourist visa: 30 days;
• Single- or double-entry business visa: 90 days;
• Multiple-entry business visa: up to one year with
unlimited entries/exits�
APPLICATION TO
Consulate (or consular section at embassy)� You can apply
initially online at https://visa�kdmid�ru� Handwritten
visa forms, or online forms from other sources will not be
accepted� The Russian embassy in the UK has outsourced its
visa application to VFS Global ( http://ru�vfsglobal�co�uk)
so UK nationals should apply for a visa via this route; you
must be able to visit a visa centre in London or Edinburgh in
person for biometric data collection�
WORKING DAYS
Processing times depend on nationality, type of visa and
amount paid� Allow at least five working days for straightfor-
ward applications�
SUFFICIENT FUNDS
Depending on your nationality, you may be asked to provide
bank statements from the previous three months when
applying for a visa�
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ENTRY WITH CHILDREN
Children under 18 travelling alone must submit a letter from
one of their parents authorising them to travel unaccom-
panied and must also supply a copy of the parent’s passport
with their visa application�
BANNED IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
ALLOWED IMPORTS
The following goods may be imported into Russia by
persons aged 18 years and older without incurring customs
duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
• 3L of alcohol
• Goods to the value of €1,500 weighing up to 50kg
BANNED IMPORTSArms and ammunition, undercover surveillance and
intelligence gathering equipment, and narcotics�
BANNED EXPORTS
Arms and ammunition, undercover surveillance and
intelligence gathering equipment, narcotics, objects of
cultural value, plants and seeds, vegetables, raw precious
metals, minerals, wild plants and animals, and endangered
species (unless you have a permit)�
2.6 EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN RUSSIA
In United States there are 211 foreign embassies and consulates�
By clicking here you will be able to find the embassy you require in alphabetical order�
2.7 CURRENCY AND BANK INFORMATION FOR RUSSIA
CURRENCY INFORMATION
Rouble (RUB; symbol py6) = 100 kopeks� Notes are in denom-
inations of 5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 10 and 5� Coins are in
denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 10, 5 and 1 kopeks�
€1 = py6 64�37
£1 = py6 76�66
US$1 = py6 61�85
CREDIT CARDS
Major European and international credit and debit cards,
including Visa and MasterCard, are accepted in the larger
hotels and at foreign currency shops and restaurants, but
cash (in Roubles) is more reliable� American Express cards
are rarely accepted outside Moscow and St Petersburg�
ATM
ATMs are widely available throughout Russia, although if
you’re venturing into rural areas, they may be less wide-
spread so carry a reserve amount of cash� Most ATMs will
offer English as well as Cryllic translations�
TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
Cash is preferred� If carrying traveller’s cheques, major
currencies are accepted in big cities, but US Dollars and
Euros are preferred elsewhere�
BANKING HOURS
Mon-Fri 09h30-17h30�
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CURRENCY RESTRICTION
The import and export of local currency is prohibited� The
import of foreign currency is limited to the equivalent of
$10,000, but sums greater than the equivalent of $3,000 must
be declared� The export of foreign currency is limited to the
amount imported�
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Foreign currency should only be exchanged at official
bureaux and authorised banks� You will usually need your
passport to change money� It is wise to retain all exchange
receipts� Bureaux de change are numerous and easy to
locate� Large shops and hotels offer their own exchange
facilities� All major currencies can be converted in big
cities� Outside the main cities, travellers are advised to carry
US Dollars or Euros� It is illegal to settle accounts in hard
currency and to change money unofficially, although in
practice both sometimes happen and are not risky� However,
in general everyone will want to be paid in Roubles�
2.8 FOOD AND DRINKS IN RUSSIA
Russia’s reputation for poor food is now, like so much else
in the country, a thing of the past� In the cities it is possible
to feast on anything that can be found in Western Europe,
restaurants and cafes catering for all tastes and all pockets�
With a vast array of international produce and dining
experience, from fast food to high end, the visitor is left with
an overwhelming selection� Move into the countryside and
choice and quality are less guaranteed, but there’s certainly
no need to go hungry� It is worth noting that away from the
big cities it is harder to find menus in English – so a splatter-
ing of Russian vocabulary is useful�
The kind of food visitors will eat from day to day depends on
which city they are visiting and the time of year� Breakfast
is often similar to that eaten in Scandinavian countries,
with cold meats, boiled eggs and bread served with Russian
tea� For the midday and evening meal, food is often more
traditional, again depending on the region� Some form of
soup is still a common staple meal� In Moscow, St Petersburg
and many other larger cities, good quality (if expensive)
international cuisine and fine dining eateries are readily
available�
SPECIALITIES
• Kasha (porridge) is a staple breakfast dish, made with milk
and oats, buckwheat or semolina�
• Blini (small pancakes filled with caviar, fish, melted butter
or sour cream)�
• Ponchiki (hot sugared doughnuts)�
• Pirozhky (fried rolls with different fillings, usually meat)�
• Borshct (a beetroot soup served hot with sour cream)�
• Pelmeni (meat dumplings)�
THINGS TO KNOW
City centre bars are usually open until the early hours�
Drinking on the street is considered perfectly acceptable�
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TIPPING
Hotels in Moscow and other large cities include a 10 to 15%
service charge� Otherwise 10% is customary�
REGIONAL DRINKS
• Chai (sweet tea served without milk)�
• Vodka is often flavoured and coloured with herbs and
spices: Zubrovka (made with a kind of grass), Ryabinovka
(steeped with rowan-tree berries), Starka (a dark, smooth,
aged vodka) and Pertsovka (made with hot pepper)�
Russky Standart, Stolichnaya and Gzhelka are also popular
brands�
• Krushon (cold ‘punch’; champagne, brandy and summer
fruits are poured into a hollowed watermelon and chilled
for several hours)�
• Nalivka (sweet liqueur made with fruit or berries)�
• Nastoika (fortified wine made of herbs, leaves, flowers,
fruit and roots of plants with medicinal properties)�
DRINKING AGE
None�
2.9 RESTAURANTS
HOTEL “MARCEL” – Pizzeria
Address Novomikhajlovsky settlement, Shirokaya schel
Tel +7 918 363 9000
CAFE “SINEYE MORE” – Russian&Caucasian & International
cuisine
Address Novomikhajlovsky settlement, Shirokaya schel
Tel +7 918 345 9959
CAFÉ “BREEZE” – Russian & Caucasian & International
cuisine
Address Novomikhajlovsky settlement, Shirokaya schel, 9
Tel +7 918 911 3959
RESTAURANT “ADAGIO”– Russian & International cuisine
Address Lermontovo settlement, A-147
Tel +7 918 911 3959
RESTAURANT “RIVIERA” – Russian & Caucasian
& International cuisine
Address Lermontovo settlement, A-147
Tel +7 918 263 5551
“BRUDERSCHAFT” – German & Caucasian & International
cuisine
Address Lermontovo settlement, A-147
Tel +7 989 810 8021
CAFE “VSTRECHA” – Caucasian & International cuisine
Address Plyacho, mkrn� Mechta, 18
PIZZERIA “MARIO”
Address Novomikhajlovsky settlement ,
Mira ul� 86a
Tel +7 861 679 2766
PIZZERIA “ALEKO”
Address Novomikhajlovsky settlement,
Lenin str�, 10
Tel +7 861 672 0663
CAFÉ “IDILLIA” – Russian & International cuisine
Address Dzhubga, Novorossiyskoye shosse, 1
Tel +7 918 481 7909
CAFÉ “GRAND PARADISE HOTEL RESTAURANT COMPLEX”
Russian & Caucasian cuisine
Address Dzhubga settlement, 3a
Tel +7 918 300 4443
CAFÉ “PRESTIGE”– Russian & Caucasian cuisine
Address Dzhubga settlement,
Sovetskaya str�, 2
Tel + 7 861 676 6714
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2.10 RESERVATIONS
) SEL - Sport & Events Logistics S�r�l� is the Official Carrier and Travel Agency of the FIM Motocross World Championship,
for any reservation or information request you may contact your reference person in SEL:
VLADIMIR NIGRO, TEAM LEADER
vnigro@sel�it
Mobile +39�342�8624777
2.11 TRACK INFORMATION
RACE TRACK
Name “ORLYONOK” CIRCUIT
Address Russian Children’s Centre
“Orlyonok”, settlement Novomikhajlovsky, Tuapse region,
Krasnodar territory, 352842, Russia
GPS coordinates 44°15’52�07”N 38°49’5�41”E
Phone + 7 8616791440
Email motocross@orlyonok�ru
ORGANIZER
Name MOTORCYCLE FEDERATION OF RUSSIA (MFR)
Phone +7 4957303160
Website www�mfr�ru
Email international@mfr�ru
NATIONAL FEDERATION
Name Motorcycle Federation of Russia (MFR)
Phone +7 4957303160
Website www�mfr�ru
Email international@mfr�ru
LOGISTICS, VISA AND CUSTOMS ISSUES
Name MS KASYANOVA ANNA
MFR International department
Phone +7 495 730 3168
Email international@mfr�ru
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AIRPORTS
Name KRASNODAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(PASHKOVSKY)
Distance 135 km
Website www�basel�aero/en/krasnodar
Name SOCHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Distance 200 km
Website www�basel�aero/en/sochi/
Name ANAPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (VITYAZEVO)
Distance 176 km
Website www�basel�aero/en/anapa/
Name GELENDZHIK AIRPORT
Distance 95 km
Website www�basel�aero/en/gelendjik/
TOURIST BOARD
Name “RIVIERA SOCHI”
Website www�riviera-sochi�com
Name “KRASNIY TUR”
Website www�krasniy-tur�ru
ROAD DIRECTIONS
1� From Saint-Petersburg: Krasnodar – s�Novomikhajlovsky
- 2200 km�
National roads: M11, M4, M27� Direction to Sochi�
2� From Brest (Republic of Belorus):
direction to Minsk (Republic of Belorus)— Voronezh (Russia)
— Krasnodar — s�Novomikhajlovsky - 2300 km�
National roads: M1 (Republic of Belorus), M4, M27� Direction
to Sochi�
3� From Berlin (Germany): s�Novomikhajlovsky - 3000 km�
4� From Vienna (Austria): s�Novomikhajlovsky - 3200 km�
5� Sea Ferry: Burgas (Bulgaria) – Novorossijsk (Russia)
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3 INDONESIA
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3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Officially the Republic of Indonesia, Indonesia is situated
between the Indian and Pacific oceans, it is the world’s
largest island country, more than 18,000 islands, from
tiny islets not much bigger than a palm tree to the mighty
expanse of Borneo, shared with the Malaysian provinces of
Sabah and Sarawak and the kingdom of Brunei�
Draped languidly across the equator, Indonesia is a series of
emerald jewels scattered across a broad expanse of tropical
sea� This is one of the world’s great adventures in waiting
– hidden away in dense jungles on secret islands are tribes
almost untouched by the outside world and animals hardly
known to science�
The third most populous nation on earth has an incredible
legacy of peoples, cultures and geography just waiting to be
explored�
Many come specifically to discover their own island paradise,
complete with white-sand beaches, swaying palms and
emerald waters� Offshore are some of the world’s best dive sites,
swarming with huge sunfish, giant rays, sharks, porpoises,
turtles and a blindingly colourful array of tropical fish�
For others, the attraction is cultural� A fascinating range of
civilisations have grown up on these tropical islands, from
animist tribes in remote jungle villages to the elaborate
Hindu kingdoms of Bali and Java� In Indonesia, timeless
temples jostle for space with golden-domed mosques and
beach resorts crowded with sun-seekers and surfers� The
surf resort of Kuta has become one of the world’s favourite
tropical escapes, and the beach party raves through till dawn
every day of the week�
Best of all, flights and ferries link all of the islands, so you can
island-hop right across the archipelago, stopping only when
you find your own perfect piece of Southeast Asia�
Located on the eastern coast of Bangka Island, Pang-
kalpinang is the island’s largest city and capital of the
Province of Bangka-Belitung Islands� Pangkalpinang is the
gateway for those who give visit and explore the beauty of
Bangka Belitung� Nevertheless, Pangkalpinang is also the
center of provincial government, economic and some of
commercial activities�
The name Pangkalpinang is taken from the word Pangkal
or Pengkal and Pinang� Pangkal or Pengkal in the Malay
language means center or beginning� It refers to the city’s
role as the center of the tin mining industry� As we know,
this city was once a small mining town that subsequently
grew into the island’s commercial center as well as connect-
ing port among all the islands� While Pinang, on the other
hand is the palm tree that found abundantly on the island�
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To trace the history of tin mining industry on Bangka and
Belitung and in Indonesia in general, Pangkalpinang is the
right place to know� In fact, we can visit the Indonesia Tin
Museum located at Jl� Jendral Achmad Yani no�17 in the
heart of Pangkalpinang, that stores all information about tini
mining� The museum is the only museum of its kind in Asia�
In case of tourism, Pangkalpinang boasts numbers of
pristine beaches� Pasir Padi Beach, Tanjung Bunga Beach
and other destinations are worth visited�
The town has an airport with 2�350 m length and is served
by flights from Jakarta and Palembang� Pangkal Pinang is
connected by paved asphalt roads with other towns on the
island�
There is important household manufacturing weaving,
plating, metal-work, carving and basket making�
The second MXGP event in Indonesia is taking place in
Semarang for the MXGP of Asia�
Semarang, located on the north coast of the island of Java, is
the capital and largest city of the province of Central Java�
It has an area of 373�78 square kilometres (144�32 sq mi) and
a population of approximately 1�8 million people, making it
Indonesia’s fifth most populous city after Jakarta, Surabaya,
Bandung and Medan� The built-up (metro) area had
3,183,516 inhabitants at the 2010 census spread on 2 cities
and 26 districts� A major port during the Dutch colonial era,
and still an important regional center and port today, the city
has a dominant Javanese population�
This strategic position of Semarang has made the city a
melting pot of Chinese, Indian Arab, and European cultures�
Wander around the Chinese quarters and the Dutch
commercial district, you will see the influences of different
cultures everywhere� In the older part of the city near harbor
named Kota Lama, or the Oudstadt, stroll around to explore
the historic old buildings in what was once the European
commercial district�
The most renowned landmark to see here is the Koepelkerk,
a Phanteon style church, locally known as Gereja Blenduk, a
copper domed Dutch church dating from 1753� Don’t forget
to visit Gedung Batu where stands the old Chinese temple
and the recently erected statue of Admiral Cheng Ho�
The one thing that you definitely must try in Semarang’s
Chinatown is the famous Lumpia (Springroll) Semarang�
A lot of people say that Gang Lombok has the best Lumpia in
the entire city�
For a complete culinary experience, the Pasar Semawis
Culinary Center in Gang Warung is truly a must� Most of
the food here is different to what you’ll find elsewhere� Here
a number of stalls sell mouthwatering dishes with pork in
them – a rarity anywhere on Java�
LOCAL TIME IS INDOCHINA TIME, GMT/UCT + 7 HOURS�
3.2 KEY FACTS
• AREA 1,922,570 (742,308 sq miles)
• POPULATION 260,581,100 (2016)
• POPULATION DENSITY 133�2 per sq km
• CAPITAL Jakarta
• GOVERNMENT Republic
• HEAD OF STATE President Joko Widodo since 2014
• HEAD OF GOVERNMENT President Joko Widodo since 2014
• ELECTRICITY 230 volts AC, 50Hz but 127 volts is still used in some areas� Plugs used are European-style with two circular
metal pins�
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3.3 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Indonesia Country Code +62
Medical Emergency 119
Ambulance 118
Police 110
Fire +62717-113
MXGP of Indonesia
) DEPATI AMIR AIRPORT – PANGKALPINANG - INDONESIA
MXGP of Asia
) AHMAD YANI SEMARANG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
For Rental Car please check directly at the front desk at the
airport�
AIRLINES
) SRIWIJAYA AIR & NAM AIR
) LION AIR
) GARUDA INDONESIA
) CITILINK
) BATIK AIR
TAXI NUMBERS IN PANGKALPINANG
Call Centre Blue Bird Bangka Belitung (0717) 434123
TAXI NUMBERS IN SEMARANG
) BLUEBIRD COMPANY +62 24 6701234
+62 24 762 6868
+62 24 761 333
THINGS TO KNOW
In Semarang, taxi is everywhere� Small buses are visible
going by the city streets� They go to different parts of the
city� You might want to ask the locals before taking one of
those city buses�
Becak or rickshaw (trishaw) is a pleasant choice to feel the
breeze in Semarang while you enjoy the city scenes� When
visiting Kota Lama, take one of those becaks, and enjoy the
relaxing ride�
3.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY
HOSPITALS
RUMAH SAKIT BAKTI TIMAH
Tel +62 717 421091
Address Jl� Bukit Baru No�1, Pangkal Pinang
RSK BAKTI WARA
Tel +62 717 422605
Address Jl� Solihin GP Km 4 No� 180, Pangkalpinang
RSDU DEPATI HAMZAH/ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH
Tel +62 717 422693
Address Jl� Soekarno Hatta, Pangkalpinang
HOSPITALS IN SEMARANG
RUMAH SAKIT COLUMBIA ASIA SEMARANG
Tel +62 24 7629999
Address JI�Siliwangi 143, Semarang
KARIADI HOSPITAL SEMARANG
Tel +62 248413476
Address Jalan Doktor Sutomo 16, Semarang
SMC RUMAH SAKIT TELOGOREJO
Tel +62 24 8646000
Address JI� Kh Ahmad Dahlan
PANTI WILASA CITARUM HOSPITAL
Tel +62 24 3542224
Address JI Citarum 98
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VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS
DISEASE RECOMMENDATION WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
Diphtheria Vaccination recommended 3 months before travel
Hepatitis A Vaccination recommended 2 weeks before travel
Hepatitis B Vaccination recommended 2 weeks before travel
Malaria *Vaccination sometimes recommended
Rabies **Vaccination sometimes recommended 1 month beofre travel
Tetanus Vaccination recommended
Typhoid Vaccination recommended 10 days before travel
Yellow fever ***Not required * The risk of malaria varies according to area - check before travel�** There is a risk of rabies throughout Indonesia, in particular in Bali�***A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas�
Recommendations that are marked “Vaccination sometimes recommended” should be considered as “Vaccination strongly recommended” if a person is travelling frequently or spending extended time in that country�
All travellers are advised to ensure that tetanus and polio
vaccinations are kept up to date�
Recommendations do change from time to time and it is
important to discuss your personal requirements with your
doctor�
Health insurance to include emergency repatriation cover is
strongly advised� Adequate routine medical care is available
in all major cities, but emergency services are generally
inadequate outside major cities� The best public hospitals are
found in Jakarta, where the ratio of medical staff to general
population is much higher and clinics catering specifically
to foreigners can be found� Doctors and hospitals often
expect immediate cash payments before any treatment is
given, so it is advised that you have travel insurance before
travelling to Indonesia� The number for medical emergen-
cies is 119; for ambulance services call 118� Although medical
costs are relatively cheap, drugs can be expensive�
FOOD AND DRINK
Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice
should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised�
Drinking bottled water is advised� Milk is unpasteurised and
should be boiled� Powdered or tinned milk is available and
is advised� Avoid dairy products that are likely to have been
made from unboiled milk� Only eat well-cooked meat and
fish� Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled�
OTHER RISKS
Vaccinations for tuberculosis, meningitis and Japanese B
encephalitis are sometimes recommended� There is a real
risk of heatstroke; visitors to Indonesia should avoid the
midday sun, remember to drink lots of water and apply sun
cream� Travellers should also take care to acclimatise slowly
when travelling to high-altitude areas, to avoid altitude
sickness�
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3.5 VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
PASSPORTS
To enter Indonesia, a passport valid for at least six months
from the date of entry is required by all nationals referred to
in the chart above�
VISAS
Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart
for touristic stays of up to 30 days�
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact
the embassy to check visa requirements for Indonesia�
VISA NOTE:
An onward ticket is required�
For longer stays, or for non-touristic stays, you should apply
for a visa in advance or obtain a visa on arrival�
For a list of entry ports (sea, land and air) where you may
arrive without a visa, check the embassy website
( www�indonesianembassy�org�uk in the UK)�
Visitors who out-stay their visa will be fined IDR300,000 per
day� Visitors staying longer than 60 days risk large fines and
may face deportation or imprisonment�
LIST OF COUNTRIES
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
RETURN
TICKETS
VISA
REQUIRED
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
TYPES AND COST
• Visa on arrival US$35;
• advance visa (tourist/business) £40;
• multiple-entry business visa £80�
VALIDITY
• Visa on arrival 30 days;
• tourist/business visa: 60 days;
• multiple-entry business visa: one year�
APPLICATION TO
Either on arrival at a designated port of entry or in advance
at the consulate (or consular section of embassy)�
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE
For visits of up to one year, you must apply to the nearest
Indonesian Embassy for a temporary stay permit�
WORKING DAYS
If you apply in advance, visa processing usually three to
five days from receipt, but it can take up to two months
for nationals whose applications need to be referred to the
Immigration Office in Indonesia�
EXTENSION OF STAY
You can extend a 30-day visa on arrival for a further 30 days
at a cost of US$35
3.6 EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN INDONESIA
In Indonesia there are 133 foreign embassies and consulates�
By clicking here you will be able to find the embassy you require in alphabetical order�
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3.7 CURRENCY AND BANK INFORMATION
CURRENCY INFORMATION
€1 = RP 16,322 (RUPIAH)
£1 = RP 18,453
US$1 = RP 13,335
CREDIT CARDS
American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and
Eurocard are widely accepted in Jakarta and the main tourist
areas� In more remote areas, it is best to carry cash in small
denominations� ATMs are available in towns and at airports�
ATM
ATMs are available in cities and larger towns but be aware
that many have a maximum withdrawal limit which can be
as high as Rp3,000,000 or as low as Rp400,000� This can be
overcome by putting your card again but be careful as you
may be hit with a bank fee each time�
TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
There is limited merchant acceptance but they can be
exchanged at banks and larger hotels, although they are
becoming less common and more difficult to exchange�
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are
advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars� American
Express is the most widely accepted�
BANKING HOURS
Mon-Thurs 0800-1400; Fri 0800-1200; Sat 0800-1100
(some branches)�
CURRENCY RESTRICTION
The import and export of local currency is limited to
Rp5,000,000, amounts more than that must be declared�
The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited�
However, amounts exceeding the equivalent of
Rp100,000,000 must be declared�
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Although there should be no difficulty exchanging major
currencies in the main tourist centres, problems may occur
elsewhere� Watch out for on the street money changers
who may try to trick visitors out of their cash� The easiest
currency to exchange is the US Dollar� Do not accept notes
with a lot of visible wear and tear as these may not be
accepted by merchants�
INDONESIA DUTY FREE
The following goods may be imported into Indonesia by
travellers over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 100g of tobacco
• 1L of alcoholic beverages
• Gifts up to a value of US$250 per person or US$1,000
per family
BANNED IMPORTS
Prohibited and restricted goods include narcotics, firearms
and ammunition, air guns, sharp weapons, explosives, por-
nography, animals, fish, plants, films and video recordings�
BANNED EXPORTS
It is forbidden to take tortoise shells, crocodile skins or ivory
out of the country�
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3.8 FOOD AND DRINK IN INDONESIA
Whilst Indonesia cooking has some similarity to the cuisines
of nearby Thailand and Malaysia, its history as a key stop on
the spice route means the diet has been highly influenced
by the trading empires of Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal
and China�
The staple diet for most Indonesians is nasi (rice), but this is
swapped on some islands with other starchy foods such as
noodles, corn, sago, cassava and sweet potatoes� Coconut
milk is used extensively in sauces and soups�
Indonesians like their food highly spiced, with an emphasis
on ingredients such as lime leaves, lemongrass, tamarind,
cloves, cinnamon and chilli� Be wary of the tiny and fiery
hot red and green peppers included in salads and vegetable
dishes� Seafood is a regular feature on menus and many
dishes are flavoured with shrimp paste, known as terasi or
belacan�
SPECIALITIES FOOD AND DRINKS
• Rijsttafel: A Dutch-invented smorgasbord of 12 various
meat, fish, vegetable and curry dishes�
• Nasigoreng: Considered the national dish it consists of
fried rice, flavoured with spices and usually eaten with
accompanying vegetables�
• Ayam goreng: Fried chicken, a national staple
• Soto: Traditional soupy broth with rice cakes and noodles,
often with chicken or beef�
• Sambal: A fiery chilli sauce condiment served with every
dish�
• Bakso: Indonesian meatballs usually made from chicken or
beef�
• Sate: Skewers of beef, fish, pork, chicken or lamb, cooked
on hot coals and dipped in peanut sauce�
• Rendang: A speciality of Sumatra; a densely spiced
coconut curry with lime leaves and buffalo meat�
• Gado-gado: A Javan salad of raw and cooked vegetables
with peanut and coconut milk sauce�
• Babi guling: A roast suckling pig, a delicacy from Bali�
• Tips: 10% is normal unless service charge is already
included in a restaurant bill�
DRINKING AGE
18�
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3.9 RESTAURANTS
RESTAURANTS IN PANGKALPINANG
RESTAURANT THE SQUARE –International food
Address NOVOTEL BANGKA
Jl Soekarno Hatta Pangkalpinang Kep Bangka Belitung
WANKA RESTAURANT – International Food
Address HOTEL SANTIKA BANGKA
Jl� Raya Soekarno - Hatta KM� 5 No� 17, Pangkalan Pinang
Tel +62 717 425 6888
MENUMBING HERITAGE CAFE AND BAR – International Food
Address MENUMBING HOTEL
Jl� Gereja No� 5, Bangka Belitung
Tel +62 717 422 990
SERRATA SEAFOOD
Address Pantai Pasir Padi
Tel +62 717 431 574
ISTANA LAUT SEAFOOD
Address Pantai Pasir Padi
Tel +62 717 700 0355
BIRU LAUT SEAFOOD
Address Pantai Pasir Padi
Tel +62 811 717 325
CAFÉ WALET
Address Jl� A� Rosidi Hamzah No�157
Tel +62 717 424 015
JAGUAR MUSIC RESTO-CAFÉ
Address Jl� Soekarno Hatta Pangkalpinang
Tel +62 717 439 088
MUSIC RESTO J - CAFÉ
Address Jl� Jend Sudirman No�7 Pangkalpinang
Tel +62 717 438 637
WJ CAFÉ
Address Jl� A� Yani No�10 Pangkalpinang
Tel +62 717 424 829
EL JHON
Address Jl� M� Syafrie Rahman No�7
Tel +62 717 434 4889
RESTORAN NEPTUNE
Address Pantai Pasir Padi
Tel +62 717 434 963
ASUI SEAFOOD
Address Jl� Kampung Bintang Pangkalpinang
Tel +62 717 423 772
PINK CAFÉ
Address Jl� Jend Sudirman Pangkalpinang
Tel +62 717 435 423
Y2 CAFÉ
Address Jl� Jend Sudirman Pangkalpinang
Tel +62 717 422 734
RM FUKSIN BAKMI BANGKA
Address Jl� Bukit Intan Pangkalpinang
Tel +62 717 439 019
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RESTAURANTS IN SEMARANG
AYAM BAKAR PRIMAROSA
Address Jl� Jend� Sudirman Kpg� Barusari,
Semarang 50245
Tel +62 24 7606443
KEDAI BERINGIN
Address Jln� Imam Bonjol no 114 | Between Jln Tanjung &
Jln Imam Bonjol, Semarang 50132, Indonesia
Tel +62 24 3541829
LOENPIA GANG LOMBOK
Address Gang Lombok no� 11 Kranggan | Kawasan Pecinan,
Semarang 50127
Tel +62 816-4882-329
SPIEGEL BAR & BISTRO
Address Jl� Letnan Jenderal Suprapto 34 | Kota Lama,
Semarang
Tel +62 24 3580049
CIMORY ON THE VALLEY
Address Jl� Raya Soekarno Hatta Km 30, Kab Bawen,
Semarang
Tel +62 24 6921818
TRATTORIA SEMARANG
Address Jl� Gajahmada no� 146 | The Vee Building Lt�1,
Semarang 50133
Tel +62 24 3548333
GOODFELLAS RESTO & BAR
Address Jln� Gajahmungkur Selatan No� 11, Semarang 50232
Tel +62 24 76920990
KAMPUNG LAUT
Address Puri Maerokoco Jalan | Puri Anjasmoro,
Semarang 50144
Tel +62 24 7617289
SOTO KUDUS MBAK LIN
Address Jl� Ki Mangunsarkoro no� 15,
Semarang 50136,
Tel +62 24 76440038
THE TAVERN
Address Jln� Rinjani,
Semarang 50232
Tel +62 24 8503099
KOENOKOENI
Address Jln� Ngaglik Baru,
Semarang 50231
Tel +62 24 8415454
SATE & GULE KAMBING 29 BLENDUK
Address Jl� Letjen� Soeprapto no� 29,
Semarang,
Tel +62 24 3549692
WARUNG SOTO BANGKONG
Address Perapatan Bangkong,
Semarang 50127
Tel +62 24 8412842
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3.10 RESERVATIONS
) SEL - Sport & Events Logistics S�r�l� is the Official Carrier and Travel Agency of the FIM Motocross World Championship,
for any reservation or information request you may contact your reference person in SEL:
VLADIMIR NIGRO, TEAM LEADER
vnigro@sel�it
Mobile +39�342�8624777
3.11 TRACK INFORMATION
MXGP OF INDONESIA IN PANGKALPINANG
RACE TRACK
Name AREA SPORT CENTER GOR SAHABUDIN
PANGKALPINANG - BANGKA BELITUNG - INDONESIA
Address Jl� Pulau Pelepas Gedung Olahraga Sahabudin
Komplek Perkantoran dan Pemukimanan Terpadu
Pemerintah Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Air Itam
Pangkalpinang, Bangka
GPS coordinates S 2° 09�7689
E 106° 09�0738
Phone + 62 819 838 555
Email judiarto007@yahoo�com
dee_artworker@yahoo�co�id
ORGANIZER
Name LIGHTNING PRODUCTION
Phone + 62 819 838 555
Email judiarto007@yahoo�com
dee_artworker@yahoo�co�id
Website ) www�indomxgp�com
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NATIONAL FEDERATION
Name IKATAN MOTOR INDONESIA
Phone + 62 215 140 2365
Fax + 62 215 140 2364
Email imi@imi�co�id
Website ) www�imi�co�id
AIRPORTS
Name DEPATI AMIR AIRPORT
PANGKALPINANG - INDONESIA
Website ) www�depatiamir-airport�co�id
Distance 1�5 km
Name SULTAN MAHMUD BADARUDDIN II AIRPORT
PALEMBANG - INDONESIA
Website ) www�smbadaruddin2-airport�co�id
Distance 297 km
Name SOEKARNO-HATTA AIRPORT
JAKARTA - INDONESIA
Website ) www�soekarnohatta-airport�co�id/
Distance 872 km
TOURIST BOARD
Name LILI TOURS
Phone +62218319550
Website ) mxgp@lilytour�com
Email info@lilytour�com
ROAD DIRECTIONS
from the Depati Amir Airport Pangkalpinang, take the exit
and turn right 600 meters then turn left and you have to the
destination (indomxgp 2017 circuit)
From The Novotel Hotel Pangkalpinang get in to the west
to Soekarno Hatta Street about 210 m, then turn left to
Soekarno Hatta Street as far as 550 m, take to the left side
and still to Soekarno Hatta Street as far as 800 m, then turn
left to the Dahlia Street as far ad 350m, then turn right and
finish at Depati Amir Airport of Pangkalpinang
3.12 TRACK INFORMATION
MXGP OF ASIA IN SEMARANG
RACE TRACK
Name INTERNATIONAL MOTOCROSS TRACK BUKIT
SEMARANG BARU (BSB), MIJEN SEMARANG INDONESIA
Address Kota Bsb, Mijen, Semarang Central Of Java
Indonesia, Indonesia
GPS coordinates 7°02’52�4”S 110°19’10�3”E
GPS Welcome Center 6°59’04”S 110°22’53”E
Phone + 62 819 838555
Website ) www�semarangkota�go�id
Email judiarto007@gmail�com
cc to: dee_artworker@yahoo�co�id
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ORGANIZER
Name LIGHTNING PRODUCTION
Address Jl Pramuka Raya Kav�69 Jakarta Pusat
Phone + 62 819 838555
Website ) www�indomxgp�com
Email judiarto007@gmail�com
cc to: dee_artworker@yahoo�co�id
NATIONAL FEDERATION
Name IKATAN MOTOR INDONESIA (IMI)
Phone +62 21 5140 2365
Fax +62 21 5140 2364
Website ) www�imi�co�id
Email imi@imi�co�id
AIRPORTS
Name AHMAD YANI SEMARANG INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Distance 7 KM
Website ) https://ahmadyani-airport�com/id
Name ADI SUCIPTO YOGYAKARTA INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Distance 131 KM
Website ) https://adisutjipto-airport�co�id/id
Name ADI SUMARMO SURAKARTA INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Distance 100 KM
Website ) https://adisumarmo-airport�com/id
TOURIST BOARD
Name LIGHTNING PRODUCTION
Website ) www�semarangkota�go�id
ROAD DIRECTIONS
FROM AHMAD YANI AIRPORT SEMARANG
Take Jl� Bandara Jendral Ahmad Yani to Jl� Pantura
Semarang - Kendal/Jl� Raya Pantura/Jl� Siliwangi in
Tawangsari 900M, Head east 180M - At the roundabout, take
the 2nd exit onto Jl� Bandara Jendral Ahmad Yani 700M,
Continue on Jl� Siliwangi� Take Jl� Prof� Dr� Hamka and Jl�
Raya Ngaliyan to Jl� Raya Semarang-Boja in Kedungpane� At
Jl� Bunderan Kalibanteng, take the 5th exit onto Jl� Pantura
Semarang - Kendal/Jl� Raya Pantura/Jl� Siliwangi 2�7KM,
Turn left onto Jl� Raya Semarang - Boja 120M, Continue onto
Jl� Prof� Dr� Hamka 2�4KM, Continue onto Jl� Raya Ngaliyan
2�4KM, Continue onto Jl� Kedungpane/Jl� Raya Mr� Moch
Ichsan/Jl� Raya Semarang-Boja 1�5KM� At the roundabout,
take the 2nd exit and stay on Jl� Raya Semarang-Boja 850M
FROM NOVOTEL HOTEL SEMARANG
Jalan Pemuda No�123, Sekayu, Semarang Tengah, Sekayu,
Semarang Tengah, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50132:
Head southwest on Jl� Pemuda toward Jl� Bedagan, Take Jl�
Jenderal Sudirman and Jl� Siliwangi to Jl� Raya Semarang
- Boja in Purwoyoso, At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
onto Jl� Mgr Sugiyopranoto, Continue onto Jl� Jenderal
Sudirman, Keep right, Continue straight onto Jl� Pantura
Semarang - Kendal/Jl� Raya Pantura/Jl� Siliwangi, Follow
Jl� Prof� Dr� Hamka and Jl� Raya Ngaliyan to Jl� Raya Sema-
rang-Boja in Kedungpane, Turn left onto Jl� Raya Semarang
- Boja, Continue onto Jl� Prof� Dr� Hamka�v
NOVOTEL BANGKA
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4 TURKEY
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4 TURKEY
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Turkey officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinen-
tal country in Eurasia� The country is encircled by seas on
three sides with the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea
to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south� The
Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles, which
together form the Turkish Straits separate Europe and Asia�
Ankara is the capital while Istanbul is the country’s largest
city and main cultural and commercial centre�
For sheer diversity, Turkey is hard to beat� The country is
best measured in multitudes – of people, natural landscapes
and cultures� It is a land of vast open spaces and massive
mountain ranges, fertile valleys and rugges coastline,
fast-growing cities and sleepy villages, seaside resorts and
remote beaches�
Turkey overflows with historic sites and archaeological
wonders, all set in a varied and beautiful landscape� The
Mediterranean coastline is punctuated with well-preserved
Greco-Roman cities while the otherworldly landscapes of
the Cappadocia region harbor cave churches and under-
ground cities�
Though capital status eludes it, Istanbul is very much the
beating heart of the nation� The city is an archive of cultural
influences throughout the centuries, playing host to Roman
aqueducts, Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques and
palaces� Yet it’s no relic� Cafes, bustling bazaars, hammams
and nighclubs all buzz with activity�
Still, Istanbul is just one piece of the vast Turkish puzzle�
Beach-lovers can while away lazy sunny days at the
ever-popular Bodrum, Marmaris and Izmir resorts along
Turkey’s Aegean and Mediterranean coasts�
Ankara, the capital city, may be less frequented but its
location in central Anatolia makes it worthly of a few days
visit, if only to witness the contrast between the city’s
modernity and the surviving citadel� Away from the more
European sensibilities of Istanbul, Ankara also presents
an opportunity to gain insight into other facets of Turkish
culture�
However deep its roots are, Turkey is today a thrusting and
dynamic society, navigating cultural, economic and political
change while seeking to retain the best of its multicultural
heritage and time-honoured traditions� And that’s arguably
what makes it so rewarding�
Afyonkarahisar is a city in western Turkey, the capital of
Afyon Province� Afyon is in mountainous countryside
inland from the Aegean coast, 250 km (155 mi) south-west of
Ankara along the Akarçay River�
The geography of Afyon has great geothermal activity�
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Hence, the place has plenty thermal springs, there are about
5 main springs� Each of them have high mineral contents
and high degree’s, 40 °C-100 °C� The waters have strong
healing properties to some diseases� As a result, plenty of
thermals commenced over time�
In time Afyon has developed its thermal sector with more
capacity, comfort and innovation� Afyon combined the
traditional bath houses with 5 star resorts, the health benefits
of the natural springs have put the thermal resorts further
then a mere attraction� Hospitals and universities have come
in association with thermal resorts, to utilize the full health
potentials of the thermals� As such, Kocatepe University
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital opened for
that purpose� Afyon now has the largest residence capacity
of thermal resorts, of which a large part are 5 star thermal
hotels which give medical care with qualified personnel�
Afyon is the centre of an agricultural area and the city has a
country town feel to it� There is little in the way of bars, cafes,
live music or other cultural amenities, and the standards of
education are low for a city in the west of Turkey�
This is a natural crossroads, the routes from Ankara to İzmir
and from Istanbul to Antalya intersect here and Afyon is
a popular stopping-place on these journeys� There are a
number of well-established roadside restaurants for travel-
lers to breakfast on the local cuisine� Some of these places
are modern well-equipped hotels and spas; the mineral
waters of Afyon are renowned for their healing qualities�
There is also a long string of roadside kiosks selling the local
Turkish delight�
LOCAL TIME IS FURTHER-EASTERN EUROPEAN TIME
GMT/UCT + 3 HOURS�
4.2 KEY FACTS
• AREA 783,562 sq km (302,535 sq miles)
• POPULATION 79,622,062 (UN estimate 2016)
• POPULATION DENSITY 101�4 per sq km
• CAPITAL Ankara
• GOVERNMENT Presidential system
• HEAD OF STATE President Recep Tayyip Erdogan since 2014
• HEAD OF GOVERNMENT Prime Minister Binali Yildirim since 2016
• ELECTRICITY 220 volts AC, 50Hz with round-prong European-style plugs that fit into recessed wall sockets /points�
4.3 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Turkey Country Code +90
Medical Emergency/Ambulance 112
Police 155
Fire 110
) MXGP Of Turkey Official ‘Rent A Car Partner’
Company ECC TUR
Phone +90 850 840 1322
AIRPORTS
) Zafer Airport
) Antalya Airport
CAR RENTAL
) SIXT
) Europcar Phone: +90 (242) 3303068
AIRLINES
) Turkish Airlines
) Aeroflot
) Air Baltic
) Atlasglobal
) Air France
TAXI NUMBERS IN AFYON
+90534 600 8653
+90539 737 0222
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4.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY
HOSPITALS
AFYON KOCATEPE ÜNIVERSITESI HASTANESI
Tel +90 (272) 246 30 69
Address Ali Çetinkaya Kampusü Dörtyol mah� 2070 sok�
No� 3/4 Merkez/Afyonkarahisar
AFYONKARAHISAR DEVLET HASTANESI
Tel 444 42 34
Address Orhangazi, Nedim Helvacıoğlu Blv�
No:73, Merkez/Afyonkarahisar
PARKHAYAT AFYON HASTANESİ
Tel +90 (272) 213 87 87
Address Hasan Karaağaç Mah� Turgut Özal Cad�
No�37 Merkez / Afyonkarahisar
VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS
Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines
before every trip to Turkey� These vaccines include
measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-teta-
nus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio
vaccine, and your yearly flu shot�
Hepatitis A: CDC (center for disease control and prevention)
recommends this vaccine because you can get hepatitis A
through contaminated food or water in Turkey, regardless of
where you are eating or staying�
Typhoid: You can get typhoid through contaminated food
or water in Turkey� CDC recommends this vaccine for
most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or
relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an
adventurous eater�
All travellers are advised to ensure that tetanus and polio
vaccinations are kept up to date�
MEDICATION
The use of possession of some common prescription and
over-the-counter medicines is controlled in Turkey� If you’re
travelling with prescription medication you should carry a
medical certificare confirming that the medicine has been
prescribed for a medical condition� For more information
on controlled medicines and the relevant documentation
required, contact the nearest Turkish Embassy or Consulate�
4.5 GET TO KNOW
DRIVING IN TURKEY
Have either an international driving permit or a notarised copy (in Turkish) of your UK and European driving licence�
An ‘A’ category standard motorcycle licence is needed to hire a motorcycle over 50cc in Turkey� An ‘A1’ category is only
suitable for motorcycles below 50cc�
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4.6 VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
To enter Turkey a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry is required�
More details about the requirement for entry into Turkey (passport and VISA details) can be found by following the website
below:
) http://www�mfa�gov�tr/visa-information-for-foreigners�en�mfa
4.7 EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN TURKEY
In Turkey there are 245 foreign embassies and consulates�
By ) clicking here you will be able to find the embassy you require in alphabetical order�
4.8 CURRENCY INFORMATION
CURRENCY INFORMATION
€1 = TRY 4�647 (Turkish Lira)
£1 = TRY 5�264
US$1 = TRY 3�796
ATM
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas�
You can get local currency from banks and exchange
bureaux, known as DOVIZ in Turkish�
4.9 FOOD AND DRINK IN TURKEY
Turkish food combines culinary traditions from the people’s
nomadic past in Central Asia influences of the Middle
Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine� Sush mixed heritage
when it comes to food can be the cause of fierce debate
when brought up, in particular when it comes to discussing
whether dishes are Greek of Turkish in origin� Debate aside,
Turkish food is excellent, with wide variation, going far
beyond the familiar kebab�
Meat is a large component of the Turkish diet, with lamb
featuring heavily and dishes tend to be fraglantly spiced,
although they are not as hot as those found in Indian
cuisine� Vegetarians will find they are easily catered for, as
meze – a selection of sauces, dips and vegetables – can
be found on almost every menu and it’s not unusual to
them as a main meal� Dolma (stuffed vegetables) are also
veggie-friendly dishes�
Guests are usually able to go into a kitchen and choose from
the pots if they can not understand the names of the dishes�
A wide range of international cuisine is also available in the
major cities, and standard German and British dishes along
the coasts�
SPECIALITIES: FOOD AND DRINKS
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• Kofte: Spicy sausage-shaped meatballs made of minced
lamb)�
• Shish kebab: Pieces of meat threaded on a skewer and
grilled�
• Pide: the Turkish equivalent of pizza topped with cheese
and eggs�
• Dolma: vine leaves or vegetables stuffed with pine and
currants�
• Lokum: Turkish Delight – originally made from dates,
honeym roses and jasmin bound by Arabic gum and
designed to sweeten the breath after coffee�
• Raki: anisette, known as ‘lion’s milk’, which coulds
when water is added� Drinking raki is a ritual and it’s
traditionally accompanied by a variety of meze�
• Ayran: a refreshing yoghurt drink�
• Cay: tea – usually drunk black and strong and served in
small tulip- shaped glasses�
• Strong black Turkish coffee: traditionally brewed over hot
coals and served very sweet�
• Turkish beer, red and white wines
DRINKING AGE: 18�
TIPPING
A service charge is included in hotels and restaurants’ bills�
It is customary to leave a small tip (10 to 15%) for barbers,
hairdressers, Turkish Bath attendants and waiters in
establishments�
4.10 RESTAURANTS IN AFYONKARAHİSAR
ETCI BABA
Website ) www�etcibaba�com�tr
Tel +90 272 246 47 47
Address Afyon İzmir Karayolu Üzeri 5�Km,
İKBAL LOKANTASI
Website ) www�ikballokantacilik�com
Tel +90 272 215 12 05
Address Millet Cad� | Uzun Çarşı No 21
ET-RAF RESTAURANT
Website ) www�et-raf�com
Tel +90 (272) 229 22 22
Address Hattat Karahisar Mahallesi, Atatürk Blv� No:62,
03100 Afyonkarahisar Merkez
AFIUM OUTLET VE EĞLENCE MERKEZI
Website ) www�afium�com�tr
Tel +90 (272) 252 57 00 (pbx)
Address Dörtyol Mah� Turgut Özal Bul� No:40/11C
ÖZDILEK ALIŞ-VERIŞ MERKEZI
Website ) www�ozdilek�com�tr
Tel +90 (272) 252 54 00 (pbx)
Address Dörtyol Mahallesi Kütahya Yolu Bulvarı No:1
KADAIFÇIOĞLU RESTAURANT
Website ) www�kadaifcioglurestaurant�com
Tel +90 (272) 246 29 29
Address Güvenevler, Üzeri 5�Km Merkez/Afyonkarahisar
Karayolları Arkası Sk�,
03030 Erkmen Belediyesi/Afyonkarahisar Merkez
KOLAYLI RESTAURANT
Website ) www�kolayli�com�tr
Tel +90 (0272) 252 55 55
Address İzmir Karayolu 10� Km Afyonkarahisar
PARK AFYON
Website ) www�parkafyon�com�tr
Tel +90 (0272) 222 03 03
Address Güvenevler Mah� Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Bulvarı
2096 Sok� No:2 Merkez/Afyonkarahisar
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4.11 RESERVATIONS
) SEL - Sport & Events Logistics S�r�l� is the Official Carrier and Travel Agency of the FIM Motocross World Championship,
for any reservation or information request you may contact your reference person in SEL:
VLADIMIR NIGRO, TEAM LEADER
vnigro@sel�it
Mobile +39�342�8624777
4.12 TRACK INFORMATION
MXGP OF TURKEY
RACE TRACK
Name AFYON MOTOR SPORTS CENTER
Address Sadıkbey Mahallesi, Dörtyol Mah� Turgut Özal Cad�,
Afyon Yeni Şehir Stadyumu Yanı,
03200 Merkez/Afyonkarahisar
GPS coordinates Track 38°47’23�4”N +30°28’55�3”E
Phone +90 850 441 0104
Email info@turkeymxgp�com
ORGANIZER
Name SANCAKTEPE MOTOSIKLET KÜLÜBÜ
Phone +90 850 441 0104
Website ) www�turkeymxgp�com
Email info@turkeymxgp�com
NATIONAL FEDERATION
Name TMF - TURKISH MOTORCYCLING FEDERATION
Phone +90 312 311 01 42
Website ) www�tmf�org�tr
Email info@tmf�org�tr
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AIRPORTS
Name ZAFER AIRPORT
Distance 55 km
Website ) www�zafer�aero
Name ANTALYA AIRPORT
Distance 277 km
Website ) www�aytport�com
Name İSTANBUL AIRPORT
Distance 430 km
Website ) www�ataturkairport�com
Name KONYA AIRPORT
Distance 230 km
Website ) www�konya�dhmi�gov�tr/havaalanlari/
default�aspx?hv=28
Name Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Distance 350 km
Website ) www�adnanmenderesairport�com
Name ANKARA ESENBOGA AIRPORT
Distance 300 km
Website ) www�esenbogaairport�com
TOURIST BOARD
Name ECC TUR
Website ) mxgp�ecctur�com
ROAD DIRECTIONS
• From İzmir: take E96 direction USAK and Afyonkarahisar�
• From Antalya: take D650 direction BURDUR and
Afyonkarahisar�
• From İstanbul: take O-1 direction E80, D650 BİLECİK,
KUTAHYA and Afyonkarahisar�
• From Ankara: take E90 direction POLATLI E96 and
Afyonkarahisar�
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5 AUSTRALIA
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5 AUSTRALIA
5.1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Australia is a land of savage beauty, big adventure and even
bigger horizons� There are good reasons why the country
finds itself touted as one of the ultimate travel getaways; it
has personality in spades, landscapes to die for and more
tan its fair share of sunshine� And if beaches, rainforest and
outback aren’t your thing, then its major cities are outstand-
ing destinations in their own right�
In many ways the country breeds extremes� The fiery
atmosphere of an Aussie Rules match in Melbourne and
the champagne glitz of Sydney Harbour belong to another
planet entirely when compared to the quite expanse of the
Red Centre of the surf-bashed coastline of the west�
Likewise, 40,000 years of Aboriginal culture sometimes
seem an unnatural bedfellow for the famed ‘no worries mate’
BBQ-lifestyle of modern times� When taken as a whole,
however, the sum of Australia’s contrasts make it a destina-
tion that is as fascinating as it is diverse�
Knowing where to go is arguably the toughest part� There
are well-travelled paths, with Sydney and the eat coast being
a perennially popular choice� When you’re faced with a
country of this magnitude, however, potential itineraries are
numberless�
There are iconic Aussie clichés by the barrel-load (from cork
hats to barbecues, koalas to crocodiles and cricketers to bush
tucker) but the real beauty of the place lies in the stuff you’re
not expecting, the dusty open road that unfurls to reveal
verdant hills; the cold beer at an outback pub that turns
into an evening-long session; the stroll to the beach that
throws up a Street market, open-air concert and implausibly
beautiful sunset�
The FIM Junior Motocross World Championship will travel
to a new host in Horsham, Australia for 2018� Horsham is
the capital of Wimmera located in the Grampians North
West Region of Victoria, Australia approximately 300 km
from Melbourne� A vibrant city that has a regional growing
population of 20,000 people with the beautiful Wimmera
River flowing through the center� The area has diverse
business industries such as agriculture, health services,
education, Arts, Culture, and tourism�
Horsham was named by original settler James Monckton
Darlot after the town of Horsham in his native England�
It grew throughout the latter 19th and early 20th century
as a centre of Western Victoria’s wheat and wool industry�
Horsham was declared a city in 1949 and was named
Australia’s Tidiest Town in 2001, 2015 and 2016�
Horsham is situated on the floodplain of the Wimmera River,
the topography of which is mostly flat� The river at Horsham
is its widest reach and forms an east-west green belt with
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several islands along the reach, the largest being the Apex
island sand bank� This area is primarily urban, however the
larger statistical area encompasses the agricultural land that
surrounds the city� The river and its tributaries Burnt Creek
One and Two are the only natural water feature of the city�
The urban area extends both north and south of the river,
the majority of which is used for residential and civic uses
predominate in the north and industry in the south� More
than 84% of Horsham’s 6,987 residences are detached, well
above the Australian average, and most recent suburban
expansion has occurred just south of the river and the
northern fringe�
Horsham lacks a prominent skyline, partly due to its flat
topography and its large sprawling area of approximately
14 blocks� It contains mainly low-rise buildings� Some
architectural details are also prominent landmarks including
T&G office building tower, the spire of St Johns church and
Horsham Town hall� Two telecommunication masts located
adjacent the government offices are the tallest structure in
the city�
Horsham plaza shopping centre is the main Shopping mall
with approximately 30-35 stores� It is mainly a long strip
mall design inside with a food court in the centre where it
goes in three directions�
There are several large lakes to the east and west, with the
eastern lakes being freshwater and the western lakes being
mostly salt lakes or small seasonal salt pans� Green lake is
an artificial lake (reservoir) built for irrigation, it is now a
recreational lake�
AUSTRALIA HAS 6 TIME ZONES� HORSHAM’S LOCAL TIME
IS AEDT (AUSTRALIAN EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME)
UTC/GMT +11
5.2 KEY FACTS
• AREA 7,692,024 sq km (2,969,907 sq miles)
• POPULATION 24,127,200 (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016)
• POPULATION DENSITY 3�1 per sq km
• CAPITAL Canberra
• GOVERNMENT Constitutional monarchy
• HEAD OF STATE HM Queen Elizabeth since 1952, represented locally by Governor-General Peter Cosgrove since 2014
• HEAD OF GOVERNMENT Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull since 2015
• ELECTRICITY Mains voltage in Australia is 230V 50Hz� Travellers from most nations in Asia, Africa and Europe should
have appliances that work on the same mains voltage as Australia - therefore you will not need a voltage converter�
Notable exceptions to this are Japan, USA and Canada which uses 100/120V 50/60Hz�
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5.3 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Australia Country Code +61
Medical Emergency/Police/Fire 000
AIRPORT
) Melbourne International Airport
RENTAL CARS
) Avis +613 9338 1800
) Budget +613 9241 6366
) Europcar +613 9241 6800
) Hertz +613 9338 4044
) Redspot +612 8303 2222
) Thrifty +613 9241 6100
AIRLINES
) Air Asia +61 2 8188 2133
) Emirates 1300 303 777
) Etihad 1300 532 215
) Qatar Airways 1300 340 600
) United Airlines 13 17 77
) Virgin Australia 13 67 89
TAXI NUMBERS 131 008 (the unique company in the area)
5.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY
HOSPITALS
WIMMERA BASE HOSPITAL
Address 83 Baillie Street, Horsham
Tel +61 3 5381 9111
BALLARAT BASE HOSPITAL
Address 1 Drummond Street N, Ballart Central
Tel +61 3 5320 4000
HEALTH CARE AND VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from
travellers over one year of age entering Australia within
six days of having stayed overnight or longer in an
infected country�
All travellers are advised to ensure that tetanus and polio
vaccinations are kept up to date�
There are reciprocal agreements with UK, Belgium, Finland,
Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Slovenia and
Sweden, which allow residents from these countries free
hospital treatment as long as citizens carry their medicare
card� Prescribed medicines, ambulances and treatment at
some doctors’ surgeries mist be paid for� Personal insurance
for illness and accidents is highly recommended for all
visitors, including the nationals of the countries listed above�
Some visitors seem to arrive in Australia expecting danger
at every turn, which is far from necessary� The standard of
health care is in general very high, and despite considerable
parts of the country being in the tropics, diseases like
malaria or yellow fever are unknown�
The picture becomes riskier when visiting the country’s
most remote and unpopulated areas, where it’s likely to
take considerable time for the emergency services to reach
travellers� Self-reliance is an important skill to have, so it’s
worth looking into wilderness first aid techniques�
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5.5 VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
PASSPORTS
To enter Indonesia, a valid passport is required by all
nationals: USA, EU, Canadian, British
VISAS
Visas are required by nationals listed above, except those
continuing their journey to a third country (who hold
confirmation of booking and documentation to enter the
country) within eight hours of arriving in Australia� Be aware
that not all airports remain open all night� Travellers should
check with the airline� Nationals not mentioned above are
advised to contact the Department of Immigration and
Border Protection at the high commission or embassy to
check visa requirements for Australia�
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact
the embassy to check visa requirements for Indonesia�
VISA NOTE:
Australian visa regulations (including visa application
charges) change from time to time� The information
provided here is valid at the time of publication, but visitors
should check this information online
) www�homeaffairs�gov�au
Most tourists staying for 3 months or less require an
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA or a eVisitor visa� There
are invisible and therefore do not shop up in your passport�
All nationals mentioned above (USA, EU, Canada, UK) are
eligible for an ETA except: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland,
Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia who should apply for an
eVisitor visa�
ETA and eVisitor lasts 12 months from the date of issue and
permits multiple entries into Australia for a stay of up to
three months on each visit� Visitor visa varies according to
individual circumstances and will be stated on the visa label
in your passport�
5.6 AUSTRALIA DUTY FREE
The following goods may be imported into Indonesia by travellers over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• 25 cigarettes or 25 g of tobacco or cigars
• 2�25 L of alcoholic drinks
• Gifts up to a value of A$900
BANNED IMPORTS
There are very strict regulations against the import of
non-prescribed drugs, weapons, firearms, wildlife, domestic
animals and foodstuffs (including meat, poultry and dairy;
plants or parts of plants – as well as fruit, nuts and seeds
– animal products – including wool, skins and eggs –
and any equipment used with domestic animals) and other
potential sources of disease ad pestilence (such as vaccines
or viruses)- There are severe penalties for drug trafficking�
For more details contact the Australian Department of
Immigration and Border Protection
) www�homeaffairs�gov�au
BANNED EXPORTS
The export of protected wildlife and associated products is
strictly controlled, including the export of coral, turtle shell,
snake or reptile skin, orchids, caviar, ivory products, hunting
trophies and traditional medicinal products�
If you plan to export any heritage-listed goods, including
works of art, stamps, coins, archaeological objects, minerals
and specimens, you need to apply for a special permit�
The export of Australian native animals and plants is
either prohibited or restricted� Also prohibited are firearms,
pornography and narcotics�
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5.7 EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN AUSTRALIA
In Australia there are 360 foreign embassies and consulates�
By ) clicking here you will be able to find the embassy you require in alphabetical order�
5.8 CURRENCY AND BANK INFORMATION
CURRENCY INFORMATION
€1 = AUD 1�529 (AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR)
£1 = AUD 1�734
US$1 = AUD 1�249
CREDIT CARDS
All major credit cards are accepted
BANKING HOURS
Mon-Thurs 09:30 – 16:00; Fri 09:30 – 17:00
5.9 FOOD AND DRINK IN AUSTRALIA
Australia’s food and drink is world class with seafood as
integral part of the cuisine and quality local produce now
increasingly important� Production of organic foods is also
rising to meet demand, and there are fine dining restaurants
throughout the larger cities�
Big name chefs are helping to give Australian cuisine a
reputation for bright, creative gastronomy and regional
markets and food festivals are commonplace� Loot out for
things like farmhouse cheese, speciality sausages and local
fruits� Elsewhere the country’s multitude of good wines has
earned international acclaim�
‘Bush tucker’ from Australia’s endemic flora and fauna can
be delicious; kangaroo meat is growing in popularity� For
all the advent of fine dining, however, the humble barbecue
remains a quintessential Australian food experience� Steak,
prawns and beer tend to feature prominently�
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SPECIALITIES: FOOD AND DRINKS
• Sydney rock oysters: small and soft with distinctive taste�
• Barramundi: A fish particularly prevalent in the Northern
Territory�
• Moreton Bay nugs: A kind of lobster�
• Macadamia nuts: native to new south Wales and Queens-
land�
• Kangaroo: Yes, poor old Skippy is also on the menu�
• Meat pie: A stable on-the-go snack�
• Fruit: Apples, mangoes and pumpkins are among those
grown in large quantities�
• Dagwood dog: A deep fried battered hot dog on a stick,
popular ar fraigrounds and outdoor events�
• Wine: Regions like the Barossa Valley in South Australia,
and Margaret River in Western Australia, are world class�
• Sparkling wine: The bubbly from Tasmania is superb�
TIPS
In top-quality restaurants, 10% is usual for food and drink
waiters, but is optional elsewhere
DRINKING AGE
18�
5.10 RESTAURANTS IN HORSHAM
THAI BASIL
Address 41 Darlot St, Horsham, Victoria 3400
Tel +61 3 5382 2694
BONNIE AND CLYDES PIZZERIA HORSHAM
Address 77 Pynsent St, Horsham, Victoria 3400
Tel +61 3 5382 1101
CAPITAL BISTRO HORSHAM
Address 109 Firebrace St, Horsham, Victoria 3400
Tel +61 1800 355 152
OLDE HORSHAM FAMILY RESTAURANT
Address 9176 Western Highway, Horsham, Victoria 3400
Tel +61 3 5382 6999
BULL & MOUTH HOTEL
Address 83 Wilson St, Horsham, Victoria 3400
Tel +61 3 5382 1057
HORSHAM R�S�L
Address 36 McLachlan St, Horsham, Victoria 3400
Tel +61 3 5382 5912
THE DUCKS NUTS
Address 118 Baillie St | Horsham Internaional Hotel,
Horsham, Victoria 3400
Tel +61 3 5381 7555
TOY’S GARDEN RESTAURANT
Address 50 Stawell Rd, Horsham, Victoria 3400
Tel +61 3 5382 2530
5.11 RESERVATIONS
) SEL - Sport & Events Logistics S�r�l� is the Official Carrier and Travel Agency of the FIM Motocross World Championship,
for any reservation or information request you may contact your reference person in SEL:
VLADIMIR NIGRO, TEAM LEADER
vnigro@sel�it
Mobile +39�342�8624777
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5.12 TRACK INFORMATION
RACE TRACK
Name HORSHAM MOTORCYCLE CLUB
Address 720 Henty Highway Dooen, via Horsham, Australia
GPS Coordinates Lat� -36�662222 Long� 142�253423
Phone 0419 313 207
Website ) www�horsham-mcc�com
Email kennethwatts02@dodo�com�au
ORGANISER
Name HORSHAM MOTORCYCLE CLUB
Address PO Box 420, Horsham �3402
Phone 0419 313 207
Website ) www�horsham-mcc�com�au
Email kennethwatts02@dodo�com�au
LOCAL PRESS OFFICER
Name KEN WATTS
Phone 0419 313 207
Email kennethwatts02@dodo�com�au
NATIONAL FEDERATION
Name MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA
Phone +61 (3) 9684 0500
Website ) www�ma�org�au
Email mail@ma�org�au
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AIRPORTS
Name MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Distance 294 kilometres
Website ) http://melbourneairport�com�au
Name ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Distance 434 kilometres
Website ) www�adelaideairport�com�au
TOURIST BOARD
Name HORSHAM VISITORS INFORMATION CENTRE
Website ) http://visithorsham�com�au
ROAD DIRECTIONS
Access from Melbourne and Adelaide Airports via Western
Highway to Horsham� Horsham Motorcycle Complex is
approximately five kilometres from Horsham via Henty
Highway�
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6 MICHIGAN, USA
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6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Michigan is a midwestern U�S� state bordering 4 of the Great
Lakes� It contains more than 11,000 inland lakes, spread
across its lower and upper peninsulas� Its largest city, Detroit,
is famed as the seat of the U�S� auto industry, which inspired
Diego Rivera’s murals at the Detroit Institute of Arts� Also
in Detroit is Hitsville U�S�A�, original headquarters of the
Motown record company�
While sparsely populated, the Upper Peninsula is important
for tourism thanks to its abundance of natural resources,
while the Lower Peninsula is a center of manufacturing,
services, and high-tech industry�
Sizzling beaches, sprawling forests, boutique vineyards and
buzzing cities� Bang in the heart of the Great Lakes, the state
is split across two peninculas, divided by Lake Michigan
and linked by one of the world’s longest suspension bridges
across the Straits of Mackinac�
This Midwest state has more natural deatures than it knows
what to do with: 300�plus rivers, 5,149 km of shoreline and
11,000 inland lakes and 120,00 hectares of sand dunes�
Backcountry adventures awaigt is Isle Royale National Park
in Lake Superior, a craggy wilderness home to wolves and
moose� And in winter, thousands of miles of forested cross
country trails bring skiers out in forse across the state�
Buchanan is a city in Berrien County in the U�S� state of
Michigan� The population was 4,456 at the 2010 census�
The city is located at the southeast corner of Buchanan
Township, about 5 miles (8 km) west of Niles�
LOCAL TIME IS EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) UTC/
GMT-5
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6.2 KEY FACTS
• AREA 250,493 sq km (96,716 sq miles)
• POPULATION 9�9�million (2015)
• POPULATION DENSITY 39�6 per sq km
• CAPITAL Lansing
• ELECTRICITY 120 volts AC, 60Hz� Plugs have two flat pins with or without a third round grounding pin�
6.3 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
USA country code +1 (+ region code)
Southwestern Michigan area code +269
Ambulance/Police/Firemen 911
AIRPORTS
The closest airport is
) SBN | South Bend International Airport | South Bend,
Indiana
) MDW | Midway International Airport | Chicago, Illinois
) ORD | O’Hare International Airport | Chicago, Illinois
AIRLINES
) Air Canada +1-888-247-2262
) Air France + 1-800-237-2747
) Alitalia + 1-800-223-5730
) American Airlines + 1-800-433-7300
) Austrian + 1-800-843-0002
) British Airways + 1-800-247-9297
) Delta + 1-800-221-1212
) Emirates +1-800-777-3999
) Finnair +1-877-757-7143
CAR RENTALS
) Dollar +1 866-434-2226
) Alamo +1 800-992-9823
) Avis +1 773-825-4600
) Budget +1 800-621-2380
) Thrifty +1 877-283-0898
) Enterprise +1 847-233-7600
TAXI NUMBERS IN BUCHANAN
Buchanan taxi 01877 385666
6.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY
HOSPITALS
LAKELAND HOSPITAL, NILES
Address 31 N St Joseph Ave, Niles, MI 49120, USA
Tel +1 269-683-5510
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND
Address 615 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA
Tel +1 574-647-1000
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HEALTH CARE
Travel insurance that provides medical coverage is strongly
advised for visitors to the US� Only emergency cases are
treated without prior payment and treatment may be
refused without evidence of insurance or a deposit� All
receipts for services rendered must be kept in order to make
a claim� Medical care in the United States tends to be quite
expensive, especially for emergency treatment provided in
hospital settings, paid for out of pocket�
In case of an emergency or accident, dial 911 from any
public or private phone to be put in touch with paramedics,
fire fighters, and police officers� Stay on the line until the
operator instructs you to hang up�
Medical facilities in the US are generally of a high standard,
and most major cities have specialty hospitals and clinics to
treat specific illnesses� Clinics and hospitals are run by both
public and private entities and are highly regulated by local,
state, and federal agencies� Health care tends toward the
traditional, medical-oriented model of care conventionally
practiced in the West, and care is provided by doctors,
nurses, nurse practitioners, depending on both the setting
and the procedure�
Many medications available over the counter in other
countries require a prescription in the US� Visitors from
outside the US are advised to bring an adequate supply
of prescription medication for their entire stay� It can be
difficult to get medication that was prescribed abroad in the
US� Visitors may also want to bring the contact information
for their home physician should they need to consult with
him or her whilst abroad�
Those visiting the USA for long periods with school-age
children should be aware that school entry requirements
include proof of immunisation against diphtheria, measles,
poliomyelitis and rubella throughout the USA; schools in
many states also require immunisation against tetanus,
pertussis (whooping cough) and mumps�
HIV-positive visitors are no longer required to obtain or
present a Waiver of Inadmissibility, under the so-called
“HIV Final Rule” of 2009�
VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS
All travellers are advised to ensure that tetanus is kept up to
date�
FOOD AND DRINK
All restaurants are graded by the US health inspector with a
letter rating system that must be hung in the front window�
OTHER RISKS
There is no law in the United States requiring Genetically
Modified foods to be labelled as such� All raw fruits and
vegetables should be washed with clean water before
consuming for the removal of pesticides�
6.5 VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PASSPORT VALID FOR THE DURATION OF STAY IS REQUIRED�
PASSPORT NOTE
All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver
Program require individual machine-readable passports�
Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports
require a valid USA entry visa�
Visitors to the USA travelling under the Visa Waiver Program
must obtain authorisation from the Electronic System for
Travel Authorization (ESTA), a fully automated, electronic
system for screening passengers before they begin travel
to the USA, if arriving by air or sea� It is recommended that
applications are made at least 72 hours prior to travel but
you may apply at any time prior to travel� Airlines must deny
check-in to passengers without valid ESTA� Apply online
() https://esta�cbp�dhs�gov)� There is a US$14 fee�
An ESTA is valid for two years, so if you’ve applied for one
previously, ensure it’s still valid�
When applying for ESTA-authorisation and entering the
passport number, the number 0 must not be replaced by
letter O as this can lead to problems upon entering the USA�
The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the
USA�
Canadian citizens do not require an ESTA, but permanent
residents of Canada who are eligible for the Visa Waiver
Program must obtain one�
All people, including US citizens, travelling by air, land,
or sea between the USA and Canada, Central and South
America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to
present a valid passport, or other approved document, when
entering or re-entering the USA�
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VISAS
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
RETURN
TICKET
REQUIRED
VISA
REQUIRED
Australian Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes No No
EU Yes Yes No/1
British Yes Yes No
Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart
above for stays of up to 90 days, except:
1� Nationals of Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Poland and
Romania, who do require a visa as they are not included in
the Visa Waiver Program�
Countries are occasionally added to the Visa Waiver
Program; check the US Department of State’s website for
recent additions () http://travel�state�gov/content/visas/
english/visit/visa-waiver-program�html)�
All passengers using US airports for transit purposes
are required to obtain a transit visa� This does not affect
qualified travellers travelling visa-free under the Visa Waiver
Program�
To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver
Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for
holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not
exceeding 90 days�
Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British
Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British
Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British
National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver
Program� A passport which states holder has right of abode
or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for
visa-free travel�
A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s
passport� An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport
may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa
itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10
years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport,
provided that both passports are for the same nationality�
Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are
advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements�
Take note the USA does not participate in the Schengen visa
scheme�
TYPES AND COST
Tourist, business, transit and student visas: US$160�
Travellers who are visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program
do not require a transit visa, but must obtain ESTA-
authorisation prior to travel�
VALIDITY
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date of
expiry as long as presented with a valid passport� Some visas
are valid for multiple entries� The length of stay in the USA is
determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry�
APPLICATION TO
Embassy or consulate� All visitors requiring a visa must
attend an interview at the nearest US consulate/embassy�
The USA does not participate in the Schengen visa scheme�
WORKING DAYS
Varies widely - check with embassy/consulate for current
processing times� At the US Embassy in the UK, there is a
six-day wait for appointments and visa processing takes
three working days�
ENTRY WITH CHILDREN AND PETS
Dogs and cats may enter the USA provided that you have
a current certificate of health signed by a veterinarian in
your home country, as well as proof of vaccinations� Many
animals are not allowed to be brought into the USA; you
can find a complete list on the US Customs and Border
Protection website () www�cbp�gov)�
6.6 EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN UNITED STATES
In United States there are 985 foreign embassies and consulates�
By ) clicking here you will be able to find the embassy you require in alphabetical order�
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6.7 CURRENCY AND BANK INFORMATION
CURRENCY INFORMATION
US Dollar (USD; symbol $) = 100 cents� Notes are in denomi-
nations of $100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, though the $2 bill is rare
and is not in high circulation� Coins are in denominations of
$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents�
€1 = US$1�223
£1 = US$1�388
CREDIT CARDS
Most major credit cards are accepted throughout the USA,
including American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and
Visa� Visitors are advised to carry at least one major credit
card, as it is common to request pre-payment or a credit
card imprint for hotel rooms and car hire, even when final
payment is not by credit card� Be sure to check with your
card issuer for current surcharge rates imposed for use of
the card outside your home country� You should also inform
your issuer that you are travelling for a specified period so
your card is not flagged or temporarily suspended�
Bank-issued debit cards are accepted at many businesses in
the US; however, using them to pay for many travel-related
expenses, such as car hire and hotel rooms, often incurs a
surcharge, deposit, or a hold on your account�
ATM
ATMs are widely available across the country�
TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
Widely accepted in US Dollar cheques; Pound Sterling
traveller’s cheques are rarely accepted and few banks will
honour them� Change is issued in US Dollars� One or two
items of identification (passport, credit card, driving licence)
will be required�
BANKING HOURS
Variable, but generally Mon-Fri 0830-1700� In major cities
newer banks are competing with one another and have
extended hours, including weekend service�
CURRENCY RESTRICTION
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or
foreign currency� However, amounts in excess of US$10,000
or equivalent should be declared at customs�
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Hotels do not, as a rule, exchange currency and only a
few major banks will exchange foreign currency, so it is
advisable to arrive with US Dollars, or exchange foreign
currency at the airport upon arrival�
DUTY FREE
The following goods may be imported by visitors over
21 years of age into the USA without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars�
• 1L of alcoholic beverage�
• Goods up to a value of US$800 (returning residents who
have been out of the country for at least 48 hours; this limit
is applicable once every 30 days and is reduced to US$200
for travellers who have already used the allowance or have
been out of the USA for less than 48 hours)�
• Goods up to a value of US$100 (non-residents visiting the
USA for at least 72 hours)�
Travellers arriving from certain Caribbean and Latin
American countries may import up to 2L of alcoholic
beverages, as long as at least 1L was produced in one of the
applicable countries�
Further information on US customs regulations is available
online () www�cbp�gov)�
BANNED IMPORTS
Weapons and drugs�
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6.8 FOOD AND DRINK IN MICHIGAN
The state of Michigan can call dibs on a variety of native
foods, including Traverse City-grown cherries, a bounty
of crisp apples and a smattering of Great Lakes fish� But
the “mitten” — so called for its mitten-like shape — is also
known for putting its own twists on familiar food, including
Detroit-style pizza, double-baked rye bread and Mackinac
Island fudge� All this and more make Michigan a state with
specialties worth sampling, from fingertip to wrist, or from
the upper peninsula down to the heart of Detroit� Seafood
and steak are the common plates�
• Steak: the US tradition lives on with filet mignon and
porterhouse cuts at steakhouses across the state�
• Seafood: Dungeness crab, shrimp, and swordfish are
especially popular�
• Detroit-Style Pizza: The Sicilian-style square pizza that is
making waves across the nation started in Detroit� In the
mid-1940s Buddy’s Pizza started making the pie at their
original downtown Detroit location, eventually expanding
to locations across the state� The deep-dish pizza dough
made daily is double-stretched, resulting in a thick yet
airy square, topped with Wisconsin brick cheese and a
drizzle of sauce� Although a ton of toppings are available,
the classic one is pepperoni that’s tucked underneath the
cheese to keep the meaty flavor without any charring�
• Double-Baked Rye Bread: Double-baked rye bread is to
Michigan as bagels are to New York� Often imitated, this
version of rye bread is like no other, and was created in
the 1950s by Jack Goldberg, the owner of Stage & Co� Deli�
• Chipati: People outside Ann Arbor (where the University
of Michigan is located) may not embrace the Chipati
with the same enthusiasm as locals, but this simple
salad – lettuce, mushrooms, cheese, peppers stuffed in a
thick, oversized freshly baked and still-warm pita — has a
cult following� The secret is in the sauce, which is served
both as a dressing and as a dip for the bread� A bright
orange, zingy, creamy concoction, the sauce is rumored
to be a combination of hot sauce, ketchup and ranch
dressing, but nobody has confirmed it� The stuffed salad
was introduced in the 1970s at Pizza Bob’s and became
an instant hit with the to-go crowd� The opening of Pizza
House in the mid-1980s allowed people to dine in and get
their Chipati fix�
TIPPING
15% of the bill is customary, 20% for excellent service�
Bartenders should be tipped at least one dollar per drink,
regardless of the beverage price�
DRINKING AGE
Individuals must have government ID showing they are over
21 years old to purchase, order or drink alcohol�
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6.9 RESTAURANTS
TABOR HILL WINERY & RESTAURANT
Address 185 Mount Tabor Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107-8326
Tel +1 800-283-3363
WHEATBERRY RESTAURANT AND TAVERN
Address 15212 N Red Bud Trl, Buchanan, MI 49107-1379
Tel +1 269-697-0043
MCCOY CREEK TAVERN
Address 215 E Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107-1407
Tel +1 269-695-2233
CARRIAGE HOUSE DINING ROOM & GARDENS
Address 24460 Adams Rd, South Bend, IN 46628-9678
Tel +1 574-272-9220
THE NUGGETT DOWNTOWN GRILL
Address 202 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120
Tel +1 269-684-8788
MASSIMO’S PIZZERIA
Address 407 S State St, Niles, MI 49120-2973
Tel +1 269-628-2814
TAQUERIA DON CHEPE
Address 1140 S 11th St, Niles, MI 49120-3463
Tel +1 269-635-5225
6.10 RESERVATIONS
) SEL - Sport & Events Logistics S�r�l� is the Official Carrier and Travel Agency of the FIM Motocross World Championship,
for any reservation or information request you may contact your reference person in SEL:
VLADIMIR NIGRO, TEAM LEADER
vnigro@sel�it
Mobile +39�342�8624777
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6.11 TRACK INFORMATION
RACE TRACK
Name REDBUD MX
Address 13638 N Red Bud Trail | Buchanan,
Michigan | 49107
GPS coordinates: 40�741895 73�989308
GPS Welcome Center: not available yet
Phone +1 269 695 6405
Website ) www�redbudmx�com
) www�redbudmxon�com (in progress)
Email info@redbudmx�com; info@redbudmxon�com
ORGANIZER
Name Amy Ritchie, Tim Ritchie
Address 13638 N Red Bud Trail | Buchanan, Michigan | 49107
Phone +1 269 695 6405
Website ) www�redbudmx�com
) www�redbudmxon�com (in progress)
Email amy@redbudmx�com
tim@redbudmx�com
oscar@redbudmx�com
NATIONAL FEDERATION
Name AMA (AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION)
Phone +1 800 262 5646
Website ) www�ama-cycle�org
Email kcrowther@ama-cycle�org
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AIRPORTS
Name SBN | SOUTH BEND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Distance 34 km/21 miles
Website ) www�flysbn�com
Name ORD | O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Distance 188 km/117 miles
Website ) www�flychicago�com/ohare
Name MDW | MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Distance 154 km/96 miles
Website ) www�flychicago�com/midway
Name DTW | DETROIT METROPOLITAN AIRPORT
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Distance 296 km/184 miles
Website ) www�metroairport�com
TOURIST BOARD
Name Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council; Visit South
Bend
Website ) www�swmichigan�org
) www�visitsouthbend�com
ROAD DIRECTIONS
RedBud MX Location:
) https://goo�gl/maps/1Gok4u3EayD2
From South Bend SBN Airport
) https://goo�gl/maps/gPUeAeRQ7812
From Detroit DTW Airport
) https://goo�gl/maps/DDPZr7UAvaC2
Before driving from Chicago, travelers should check for
current information regarding road construction and traffic
problems at www�maps�google�com or call the track (+1
269 695 6405� The following may not be the best routes,
depending on the day and time of travel!
From Chicago ORD Airport
*This route requires $6 total tolls: 4 toll booths at $1�50 each�
) https://goo�gl/maps/Kvugucqeyg52
From Chicago MDW Airport
*This route requires $10 total tolls: 2 toll booths at $5�00 each�
) https://goo�gl/maps/D8qdF1Qiq3y
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7 ANNEX A
7.1 REFERENCES
) www�7-race�ru
) www�allianzworldwidecare�com
) www�bkkpages�com
) www�buenosaires�angloinfo�com
) www�cdc�gov
) www�countrycallingcodes�com
) www�foodnetwork�com
) www�goabroad�com
) www�hailataxi�net
) https://healthclinics�superdrug�com/travel-vaccinations
) www�huilenviajes�com�ar
) www�indexmundi�com
) www�indonesia-tourism�com
) www�info�dn�ua
) www�laangostura�com
) www�lonelyplanet�org
) www�netdoctor�co�uk
) www�sportsel�it
) www�tripadvisor�com
) www�viaggiaresicuri�it
) www�villalaangostura�com�ar
) www�visittheusa�com/state/michigan
) www�welcomeargentina�com
) www�worldpopulationstatistics�com
) www�worldtravelguide�net
7.2 PICTURES
) www�australia�com
) www�fortune�com
) www�neverendingvoyage�com
) www�stunningplaces�net
) www�thecrazytourist�com
) www�theepoctimes�com
) www�thousandwonders�net
) www�travelblog�com
) www�tripadvisor�com
) www�vanityfair�it
) www�viratravel�com
) www�visittheusa�com
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