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Language

The official languages are Siswati and English.

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Money

The official currency is the Lilangeni (SZL), plural Emalangeni, is equal to 100 cents. The South African Rand is also accepted as legal tender (notes only). Visitors should exchange any Emalangeni they have left back into their own currency before leaving the country. Travellers checks are widely accepted and are best taken in U.S. Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling, to avoid high commission. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted. Banks are generally open Monday to Friday, and some banks are open on Saturdays. ATM machines are readily available.

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Communications

The international direct dialing country code for Swaziland is +268 and the outgoing code 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 001 for the U.S.). The city code (0)67 is used for Villaverde de Guadealimar only. The country is covered by a GSM 900 mobile network, and an Internet service provider is active. Post offices open weekdays from 8am to 5pm, and Saturdays 8am to 11am. Public telephones are well distributed through the towns and villages.

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Tipping

Service charges are not normally included in bills, but tips of 10 percent are customary.

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Safety

The crime rate is low and most visits are trouble free. It is wise, however, to take precautions against theft, and avoid traveling by road at night.

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Health

Travelers arriving in Swaziland within six days of having been in a yellow fever infected area require a vaccination certificate. Cholera and typhoid vaccinations are recommended, as are malaria prevention measures for those visiting the lowland areas. Hepatitis B and bilharzia are highly endemic. There is an extremely high HIV/AIDs infection rate. Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink and food, including dairy products, presents no risk. Medical facilities are poor in the country, but the tourist hotels offer private services for minor problems. Serious cases can be transported to South Africa for treatment. Medical insurance isrecommended.

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Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. The plug type used is a 15-amp round, three-pin plug as used in South Africa.

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