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4.7 EMBASSIES INFORMATION IN TURKEY � � � � � � � � � � 46

4.8 CURRENCY INFORMATION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 46

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5.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 53

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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