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Before
traveling, be sure to check for any travel warnings that may have been issued
by the State Department for your destination country. A travel warning is given
when a country is deemed dangerous or unstable or when an embassy or consulate
is closed or unable to aid American citizens.
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Travel Warnings
Issued to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff.
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Travel Alerts
Issued to disseminate information about short-term conditions, generally within a particular country, that pose imminent risks to the security of U.S. citizens. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, coups, anniversaries of terrorist events, election-related demonstrations or violence, and high-profile events such as international conferences or regional sports events are examples of conditions that might generate a Travel Alert.
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