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Country Profiles
Travel Advisories
Travel News Bulletins
Deciding where to go for your next vacation can be overwhelming. There are 195 countries to choose from, and the world is an ever-changing geopolitical landscape. Customs requirements for visas, tariffs, carry-on, and checked luggage fluctuate; as if that isn’t enough, security advisories change from one day to the next. Travel The Four Corners includes real-time US government resources for in-depth country profiles, travel advisories, and breaking world news so you can Travel With Insight.
Country Profiles
The CIA World Factbook publishes detailed Country Profiles online free of charge. Simply type in the name of a country. You’ll have the following information at your fingertips: land boundaries, climate, terrain, elevation, natural resources, major rivers, population, ethnic groups, languages, median age, population growth, government and political parties, economies, GDP, industries, import/exports, transportation, militaries, refugees, maps and more.
Travel Advisories
Travel Advisories: Before you go, check the US State Department’s travel advisories for your destination.
travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
- Kyrgyzstan - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsThere was no change to the advisory level. The "unrest” risk indicator was added, and the “other” risk indicator was removed. Advisory Summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in the Kyrgyz Republic. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary The Kyrgyz Republic is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review […]
- Slovakia - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsThere were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Slovakia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for Slovakia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Slovakia Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) […]
- Pakistan - Level 3: Reconsider TravelThere was no change to the advisory level. The “Other” risk indicator due to potential for armed conflict was removed. The “Unrest” indicator due to potential for armed conflict was added. The “Crime” risk indicator at Level 2 was added. The “Kidnapping” indicator was added to certain Level 4 areas. The Level 4 Do Not […]
- Uzbekistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsThere were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S. travelers. Review our travel guidance for Uzbekistan to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Uzbekistan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get […]
- Bangladesh - Level 3: Reconsider TravelThere were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Bangladesh due to kidnapping, unrest, crime, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Unrest Unrest and violence have decreased since summer 2024 with the formation of the Interim Government. Occasional protests continue with the potential […]
- Jamaica - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionThe advisory level was decreased to Level 2. There were no changes to the risk indicators. The advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution due to crime, health, and natural disaster risks. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Jamaica are not allowed […]
- The Gambia - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionThere was no change to the advisory level. The “Other” risk indicator was removed, and the “Unrest” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in The Gambia due to crime, unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure. Advisory summary Crime Petty street crime and home burglaries happen often in The Gambia. This is […]
- Comoros - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionThere was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increase caution in Comoros due to crime, unrest and health. Advisory summary There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros. Consular services for U.S. citizens in Comoros are provided by the U.S. embassy in Madagascar. […]
Travel News Bulletins
Here are the latest updates from the world of travel on Google News
Travel – Latest – Google News
- The secretive islands behind the US-UK row - BBCThe secretive islands behind the US-UK row BBCU.S. Cannot Go Wobbly on Chagos RealClearWorldTrump is right: The UK Chagos deal is an ‘act of great stupidity’ The HillTrump Weighs In On Maldives-Mauritius Dispute The Citizen - Independent Journalism | Indian News | The CitizenThe Maldives’ Chagos Claim: Implications for India orfonline.org
- TRAFFIC ALERT: Left lanes closed due to crash on I-75 construction zone - WHIO TVTRAFFIC ALERT: Left lanes closed due to crash on I-75 construction zone WHIO TV
- Magic Kingdom Makes Operational Change to Disney Starlight Parade Direction - WDWMAGICMagic Kingdom Makes Operational Change to Disney Starlight Parade Direction WDWMAGIC
- American woman living permanently on cruise ship reveals ‘dark truth’ of how much her cabin costs per year - supercarblondie.comAmerican woman living permanently on cruise ship reveals ‘dark truth’ of how much her cabin costs per year supercarblondie.com
- Indoor adventure park planned for abandoned K-Mart near Norfolk airport - WAVY.comIndoor adventure park planned for abandoned K-Mart near Norfolk airport WAVY.com
- Amtrak Is Revamping Its Run-Down Fleet. Check Out the New Trains. - The New York TimesAmtrak Is Revamping Its Run-Down Fleet. Check Out the New Trains. The New York TimesAmtrak’s new trains are arriving soon. Here’s what to expect. The Washington PostMeet the New Airo Fleet Amtrak MediaAmtrak Cascades prepares for new trains as railway travel popularity goes off the rails KATUAmtrak offers first look at fancy new trains. Here’s when they’ll debut in […]
- Beloved sandcastle artist booted from California beach by luxury hotel after nearly 20 years - Fox NewsBeloved sandcastle artist booted from California beach by luxury hotel after nearly 20 years Fox NewsBeloved sandcastle sculptor banned by San Diego luxury hotel over ‘political messages’ New York PostOutpouring of support after Hotel Del orders Sandcastle Man to leave beach Coronado Times NewspaperHotel del Coronado boots Sandcastle Man from his yearslong spot on the beach San Diego Union-TribuneCoronado’s […]
- A new 'hybrid' hotel is planned for edge of the French Quarter; here are the details - NOLA.comA new 'hybrid' hotel is planned for edge of the French Quarter; here are the details NOLA.com




