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United States - PRACTICAL INFORMATION |
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Currency
The currency is the US dollar (US$) ; 1 dollar = 100 cents.
Transportation
Road
In general, the road infrastructure is in very good condition, although some secondary road sections can sometimes be damaged or impassable due to bad weather conditions. If you want to rent a vehicle, you need to be more than 25 years old and hold a credit card.
Rail
The railway network is in good condition. However, passenger trains are slower and less travelled than in Europe. The inter-city transit network is more concentrated, busier and cheaper.
Air
The domestic network is considerable. We would like to draw your attention on the fact that safety rules are very strict in the United States. When you check in your luggage, it is important that you answer all questions both precisely and honestly.
Internet
The Internet suffix is:
.us
Basic conversation guide
Oui = Yes
Non = No
Merci = Thank you
Bonjour = Hello
Bonjour = Good morning
Au revoir, Adieu = Goodbye
Je ne comprends pas = I do not understand
Quel est le prix? Combien ca coute? = How much does this cost?
Je voudrais acheter ... = I would like to buy ...
Acceptez-vous les cartes de credit? = Do you accept credit cards?
O?est ...? = Where is ...?
un aeroport = Airport
la gare = Train station
La Poste = Post office
la banque = Bank
le poste de police, la gendarmerie = Police station
la pharmacie = Pharmacy
Un billet pour ..., s'il vous plait. = One ticket to ..., please
Avez-vous des chambres disponibles pour ce soir? = Are there any vacancies for tonight.
Official language: English. In the USA, English is spoken by a majority of Americans. However, about 32 million people speak another language at home. Half of them speak Spanish especially in Arizona, Texas, California and New Mexico. The other languages are Amerindian languages such as Navajo and Hopi. It is important to note the languages spoken by immigrants in the main ethnic communities (e.g. Chinese, Japanese, Italian, German, Polish, Greek etc. ).
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Last modified in
January 2004
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