UNITED STATES MINI GUIDE
Location: North America
Local time:
Eastern: From 30 Oct 05 to 2 Apr 06 GMT -5,
From 2 Apr 06 to 29 Oct 06 GMT -4
Central: From 30 Oct 05 to 2 Apr 06 GMT -6,
From 2 Apr 06 to 29 Oct 06 GMT -5
Mountain (except Arizona):
From 30 Oct 05 to 2 Apr 06 GMT -7,
From 2 Apr 06 to 29 Oct 06 GMT -6
Arizona: GMT -7
Pacific: From 30 Oct 05 to 2 Apr 06 GMT -8,
From 2 Apr 06 to 29 Oct 06 GMT -7
Alaska: From 30 Oct 05 to 2 Apr 06 GMT -9,
From 2 Apr 06 to 29 Oct 06 GMT -8
Aleutian: From 30 Oct 05 to 2 Apr 06 GMT -10,
From 2 Apr 06 to 29 Oct 06 GMT -9
Hawaii: GMT -10
Capital: Washington, D.C.
Language: English
Electricity: 110/120V AC 60Hz
International direct dialling code: 1
Driving:Driving is on the right. National licence required. International
Driving Permit required if licence is not issued in Roman alphabet (valid for 1 year only)
Currency: US Dollar (USD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: USD: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: Cents: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50
Traditions/Mores:Business is conducted in English, not many executives speak a second language. Smoking generally accepted but restricted in most public buildings and on public transport. Many restaurants have smoking and no smoking areas. Drinking laws in the different states and towns often vary. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 21 years in most US states
Emergency services: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 911
UNITED STATES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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