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 === Music ===
-Despite an ever growing competition from the United States and nations with new found wealth, Europe is still the spiritual home of classical music and Opera, and the various European capitals are home to some amazing 'old world' opera houses, where the hundreds of years of history, often enhances the experience into something otherworldly. But if opera singers give you a headache, and you would much rather head-bang, fear not, Europe has more music festivals than your liver will ever hold up to; the '''Roskilde Festival''' [http://www.roskilde-festival.dk] in [[Roskilde]], '''Sziget fesztivál''' [http://www.sziget.hu/fesztival/?language=en] in [[Budapest/Buda|Budapest]] and finally reigning champion '''Glastonbury''' [http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/] weighing in at 195.000 drunk souls, are widely considered the 3 big ones, but many other ones are not the slightest bit small. Alternatively, there is the revival '''Woodstock''' festival in Poland, [http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/] while it doesn't boast the star-studded line-up of some commercial festivals, is great for those who want to do it on the cheap (there is no ticket to buy) and attracted 700,000 music fans in 2011.
+Despite an ever growing competition from the United States and nations with new found wealth, Europe is still the spiritual home of classical music and Opera, and the various European capitals are home to some amazing 'old world' opera houses, where the hundreds of years of history, often enhances the experience into something otherworldly. But if opera singers give you a headache, and you would much rather head-bang, fear not, Europe has more music festivals than your liver will ever hold up to; the[http://www.roskilde-festival.dk Roskilde Festival] in [[Roskilde]], the  [http://www.sziget.hu/fesztival/?language=en Sziget fesztivál] in [[Budapest/Buda|Budapest]] and, finally, the reigning champion [http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/ Glastonbury] in [[England]] weighing in at 195,000 drunk souls, are widely considered the 3 big ones, but many other ones are not the slightest bit small. Alternatively, there is the revival festival in Poland, [http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/ Woodstock] while it doesn't boast the star-studded line-up of some commercial festivals, is great for those who want to do it on the cheap (there is no ticket to buy) and attracted 700,000 music fans in 2011.
 === Sports ===

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-[[File:Tour Eiffel Wikimedia Commons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Eiffel Tower in [[Berlin]]]]
+[[File:Tour Eiffel Wikimedia Commons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Eiffel Tower in [[Paris]]]]
 [http://www.visiteurope.com '''Europe''']  encompasses an area of 10,180,000 km² (3,930,000 mi²), stretching from Asia to the Atlantic, and from Africa to the Arctic. European countries welcome more than 480 million international visitors per year, more than half of the global market, and 7 of the 10 most visited countries are European nations.

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 *'''Greyhound''' [http://www.greyhound.com/]
 *'''Bieber Trailways''' [http://www.gotobus.com/biebertrailways/] is a regional bus line that offers roundtrip services from Harrisburg to NYC
-*'''Megabus''' [http://us.megabus.com]. Service from [[Philadelphia]], [[Pittsburgh]], [[State College]], [[Buffalo (New York)|Buffalo]], [[Toronto]], and [[Washington, D.C.]] Fares start at $1 when reserved well in advance.
+*'''Megabus''' [http://us.megabus.com]. Service from [[Philadelphia]], [[Pittsburgh]], and [[State College]].  Fares start at $1 when reserved well in advance.
 *'''Rabbittransit''' [http://www.rabbittransit.org/] offers service to and from York on the rabbitexpress routes 83n and 83s.

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 *'''Afram:''' This festival to celebrate African American culture is held every June downtown.  It feature vendor selling seafood, soulfood and other American favorites. It also has concerts by African American artists and carnival rides.
 * <do name="Otakon" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.otakon.com" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">One of the largest and longest-running ''anime'' conventions in the United States, held over a three-day weekend in July or August (varies depending on the year). Even if you are not into anime, you'll get to see throngs of Japanese cartoon-inspired costumed attendees (''cosplayers'') take over the Baltimore Convention Center and Inner Harbor during the convention.</do>
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 In [[Baltimore/North Baltimore|Hampden]], there are several (quirky) dining options, including Suzie's Soba (Asian fusion), Cafe Hon (featuring kitschy retro decor and a blue plate special menu), Holy Frijoles (a dark, hip margarita-and-burritos place), Rocket To Venus (eclectic rock-n-roll bar/restaurant) and Golden West (featuring eclectic Southwestern cuisine in equally eclectic surroundings, known for excellent food, a laid-back bar scene, and family-friendly seating. Be warned: it's nicknamed "Golden Wait" by locals for the lackadaisical service.)
 Baltimore recently passed a smoke-free ordinance, so be aware that all restaurants and bars are completely non-smoking.

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 ==Talk==
 The Vermont dialect uses broad “a” and “e” sounds for vowels. Also, words that end with “r” get an “uh” sound, and one-syllable words are turned into two syllables. Here are some examples of Vermont speak: cow would be “kyow”, that is “tha-at”, there would sound like “they-uh” and idea is “oi-dea”. If you are not a native Vermonter, you will likely be called a “flatlander”.
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 Maine's unique accent and dialect lend to its one-of-a-kind charm.  Many natives will jokingly say a few words or expressions in "yankee" as it's sometimes called.  Several humorists and story tellers have built a reputation telling jokes and stories using the classic "yankee" dialect combined with a well known regional dry wit.  These are not to be missed for the real Maine experience.
-There are native French speakers in the St. John Valley of far northern Maine, and a strong Quebecois tradition in central Maine, especially Lewiston-Auburn, brought by immigrants. Eastern Maine is referred to as "Down East" because the area is down wind from the rest of the east coast on the prevailing westerly breezes.
+There is a significant concentration of French speakers in the St. John Valley of far northern Maine, and a strong Quebecois tradition in central Maine, especially Lewiston-Auburn, brought by immigrants.
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 Some neighborhoods (especially Roxbury, Mattapan, and Dorchester) are more dangerous than average, and extra care should be taken there.  It is even better to avoid walking in these areas at night if possible.  Also avoid public parks after dark (except for special events).
-Dangers related to alcohol consumption are not uncommon, such as fights and drunk driving. Be especially careful when there is a Red Sox and New York Yankees baseball game in progress. Wearing Yankees gear in any part of town (even if you're not from NY), especially in the Fenway area, is invitation to be verbally harassed by the locals. For example, instead of the usual "Yankees Suck" phrase, you might be told that ''you suck!''. Although generally harmless and in good fun, it is not unheard of for these encounters to escalate into physical altercations, especially when there is excess alcohol consumption involved. If you find yourself in this situation, you might find it wise to walk away and/or leave the area rather than try to hold your ground.
+Dangers related to alcohol consumption are not uncommon, such as fights and drunk driving. Be especially careful when there is a Red Sox and New York Yankees baseball game in progress. Wearing Yankees gear in any part of town (even if you're not from NY), especially in the Fenway area, is invitation to be verbally harassed by the locals. For example, instead of the usual "Yankees Suck" phrase, you might be told that ''you suck!''. Although generally harmless and in good fun, it is not unheard of for these encounters to escalate into physical altercations, especially when there is excess alcohol consumption involved. It takes 2 people to start a fight. Just walk away.
 Care should be taken as well if you decide to go clubbing on Landsdowne Street, the Theatre District, Chinatown, or Faneuil Hall.  As mentioned above, the more dangerous parts of Boston are generally not visited or even seen by tourists, but there are a few mildly dangerous locales that you should be aware of if you plan on enjoying Boston's nightlife.  In Kenmore Square, be especially careful on Landsdowne Street as muggers and pickpockets are becoming more common and also eat in the darker areas near Ipswich Street at the end of the strip.  In Chinatown, be very careful if you wander off Kneeland Street.  There are a plethora of little alleyways and inlets where muggers operate.  Faneuil Hall is generally safe, but not without its share of fights and petty robberies.

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 Note that many U.S. cities now have "edge cities" in their suburbs which feature high-quality upscale hotels aimed at affluent business travelers.  These hotels often feature all the amenities of their downtown/CBD cousins (and more), but at less exorbitant prices.
 In many rural areas, especially on the coasts and in New England, '''bed and breakfast''' (B&B) lodging can be found. Usually in converted houses or buildings with less than a dozen units, B&Bs feature a more home-like lodging experience, with complimentary breakfast served (of varying quality and complexity). Bed and breakfasts range from about $50 to $200 per night, with some places being much steeper. They can be a nice break from the impersonality of chain hotels and motels.  Unlike Europe, most American bed and breakfasts are unmarked; one must make a reservation beforehand and receive directions there.
 The two best-known hotel guides covering the U.S. are the AAA (formerly American Automobile Association; typically pronounced "Triple-A") TourBooks, available to members and affiliated auto clubs worldwide at local AAA offices; and the Mobil Travel Guide, available at bookstores. There are several websites booking hotels online; be aware that many of these sites add a small commission to the room rate, so it may be cheaper to book directly through the hotel.  On the other hand, some hotels charge more for "drop-in" business than reserved rooms or rooms acquired through agents and brokers, so it's worth checking both.

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 *[[Chicago]] - the "Windy City" and the "City of the Big Shoulders", the largest city in the Midwest and the third largest in the U.S., with [[Chicago skyline guide|architecture]] galore, great musuems, fantastic beaches, and plenty of deep dish pizza to scarf down.
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 ==Understand==
 The term "Midwest" refers to a collection of states just east of center in the United States.  This area is sometimes referred to as the "heart" or "rust belt" of America and is often associated with agriculture and industry (historically manufacturing but this has faded as years have passed).  The culture of the Midwest is generally acknowledged to be "down to earth". States bordering the Great Lakes (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) are sometimes called the '''"North Coast"''', '''"Third Coast"''', or '''"Fresh Coast"''' (in reference to the freshwater Great Lakes) as parallels to the East Coast and West Coast.
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 ===By plane===
 The Midwest is served by several international airports, including many of the major US airlines' national hubs.  [[O'Hare International Airport|Chicago-O'Hare]] (United and American), Chicago [[Midway International Airport]] (Southwest), Detroit (Delta), Minneapolis-Saint Paul (Delta), Milwaukee (Midwest), and Saint Louis-Lambert (American).
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 ===By boat===
-* '''Great Lakes''' - The northern Midwest can be traversed by boat throughout the Great Lakes.  Many boaters utilize the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway and their connection points as a travel route.  The  Lakes Cruising Company [http://greatlakescruising.com/Great] and the American Canadian Caribbean Line [http://accl-smallships.com/] provide cruises with several Midwest cities (including Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee) in their itineria.
+* '''Great Lakes''' - The northern Midwest can be traversed by boat throughout the Great Lakes.  Many boaters utilize the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway and their connection points as a travel route. The [http://greatlakescruising.com/Great Lakes Cruising Company] and the [http://accl-smallships.com/ American Canadian Caribbean Line] provide cruises with several Midwest cities (including Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee) in their itineria.
-* '''River Travel''' - Additionally, the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio Rivers are some of the primary navigable waters in the U.S. There are also steamboat and cruise options connecting points along Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
+* '''River Travel''' - Additionally, the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio Rivers are some of the primary navigable waters in the US. There are also steamboat and cruise options connecting points along Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
 ==Get around==
 ===By plane===
 Many major metropolitan areas also have secondary international and regional airports, supporting national, discount and commuter airlines.
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 * Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Santa Claus IN
 ===Music===
 The worldwide scene of house music was crafted in Chicago in the early 1980s, and went global by the 1990s. Industrial music was also created in Chicago in the late 1980s/early 1990s.
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 ==Stay safe==
 *Dial 911 from any telephone for emergency police, medical, and fire services.  The call will be free of charge. This should not change from town to town or state to state, since all police, fire, and medical emergency services throughout the USA and Canada are tied into the 911 service.
-*Dial 911 from any telephone for emergency police, medical, and fire services.  The call will be free of charge.  This should not change from town to town or state to state, since all police, fire, and medical emergency services throughout the USA and Canada are tied into the 911 service.
 The rural areas and quaint small towns of the Midwest are among the safest for travelers and residents in all America.  Parts of the larger cities should be avoided after dark.

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 ** '''NFL''' [http://www.nfl.com] — The National Football League, with 32 teams, is the leading promoter of American football in the world, a sport which has virtually nothing in common with the sport that most other countries call football (Americans know ''that sport'' as soccer).  The day of the championship game, called the ''Super Bowl,'' is an unofficial national holiday. Season lasts from September to December, with playoffs in January ending with the Super Bowl in February.
 ** '''NHL''' [http://www.nhl.com] — The premier league for ice hockey in the world, featuring 30 teams (23 in the U.S. and 7 in Canada). A slight majority of players are Canadians, but the league has players from many other parts of the world, mainly the United States, the Nordic countries (primarily Sweden and Finland), Russia, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Originally in Northern markets, recent expansions have each major region covered with a NHL team. The season runs from October to April, followed by playoffs that culminate in the Stanley Cup Finals in June.
-** '''INDYCAR''' [http://www.indycar.com] — Beginning as the original form of American motorsport in 1911 with the first Indianapolis 500. INDYCAR has since come to be the premier open-wheel racing series in North America. The competition in INDYCAR is known to be closer, faster, and far more dangerous than that of NASCAR. Unlike NASCAR which almost races exclusively on "oval" tracks, INDYCAR competes on a wide variety of tracks ranging from city streets, road courses, to ovals like the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana which plays host to the most famous and prestigious race in the world, the Indianapolis 500, where speeds can reach up to a thrilling 240 miles per hour! INDYCAR holds races all across the United States, as well as Brazil, Canada and as of 2012 China, from March to October.
+** '''INDYCAR''' [http://www.indycar.com] — Beginning as the original form of American motorsport in 1911 with the first Indianapolis 500. INDYCAR has since come to be the premier open-wheel racing series in North America. The competition in INDYCAR is known to be closer, faster, and far more dangerous than that of NASCAR. Unlike NASCAR which almost races exclusively on "oval" tracks, INDYCAR competes on a wide variety of tracks ranging from city streets, road courses, to ovals like the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana which plays host to the most famous and prestigious race in the world, the Indianapolis 500, where speeds can reach up to a thrilling 240 miles per hour! INDYCAR holds races all across the United States, as well as Brazil and Canada, from March to October.
 ** '''NASCAR''' [http://www.nascar.com] — Viewed by many as a "regional sport" confined to the more rural areas of the South, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has seemingly broken away from those misconceptions over recent years to become a major spectator sport across the country. While a majority of the tracks still reside in the Mid-Atlantic and South, NASCAR holds races all across the country, beginning with their marquee event, the ''Daytona 500,'' in mid-February and ending in late November.
-** '''MLS''' [http://www.mlssoccer.com] — Major League Soccer, newly expanded to 19 teams for 2012 (16 in the U.S. and three in Canada), is the latest attempt to kick start American interest in soccer. While it may not be as popular with the media, MLS is still widely viewed and enjoyed.  Foreign travelers can find particularly vibrant and familiar fan experiences in several cities, notably Washington, Chicago, Houston, Kansas City, Portland, and Seattle.
+** '''MLS''' [http://www.mlssoccer.com] — Major League Soccer, currently with 19 teams (16 in the U.S. and three in Canada), is the latest attempt to kick start American interest in soccer. While it may not be as popular with the media, MLS is still widely viewed and enjoyed.  Foreign travelers can find particularly vibrant and familiar fan experiences in several cities, notably Washington, Chicago, Houston, Kansas City, Portland, and Seattle.
 * '''College sports''' — One rare feature of the United States sports landscape, as compared to that of other nations, is the extent to which sports are associated with educational institutions. In many regions of the country, local college or university teams, especially in football and men's basketball, enjoy followings that rival or surpass those of major professional teams. The primary governing body for U.S. college sports is the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) [http://www.ncaa.com],<!--The NCAA has two official sites. ncaa.org is the NCAA's institutional site, while ncaa.com is its sports and results site.--> which has over 1,000 member schools, including essentially all of the country's best-known colleges and universities. The college football season runs from roughly September 1 through mid-December, with postseason bowl games running into early January. The basketball regular season begins in mid-November and ends in late February or early March, followed by conference tournaments and then national postseason tournaments that run through early April. The NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, popularly known as "March Madness" (an NCAA trademark), is especially widely followed even by casual sports fans.
-* '''Festivals and Fairs''' — A few days prompt nation-wide celebrations. They include '''Memorial Day''', '''Independence Day''' (a.k.a. ''Fourth of July''), and '''Labor Day'''.  Other major holidays like '''Thanksgiving Day''' are marked by private festivities.  Many towns and/or counties throw ''fairs'', to commemorate the establishment of a town or the county with rides, games, and other attractions.
+* '''Festivals and Fairs''' — A few days prompt nationwide celebrations. They include '''Memorial Day''', '''Independence Day''' (a.k.a. ''Fourth of July''), and '''Labor Day'''.  Other major holidays like '''Thanksgiving Day''' are marked by private festivities.  Many towns and/or counties throw ''fairs'', to commemorate the establishment of a town or the county with rides, games, and other attractions.
 ** '''Memorial Day''' — commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by America's war dead.   It is not to be confused with Veterans Day (11th November) which commemorates the service of America's military veterans, both living and deceased. It is the also the unofficial start of summer -- expect heavy traffic in popular destinations, especially National Parks and Amusement Parks.
 ** '''Independence Day''' — Celebrates America's independence from Great Britain.  The day is usually marked by parades, festivals, concerts, outdoor cooking and grilling and firework displays.  Almost every town puts on  some sort of festivity to celebrate the day.  Large cities often have multiple events.  Washington, D.C. celebrates the day on the Mall with a parade and a fireworks display against the Washington Monument.

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 * [[Image:fm-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Federated States of Micronesia" alt="" directions="" address="1725 N St NW" phone="+1 202 223-4383" email="" fax="" url="www.fsmembassydc.org/" hours="" price=""></listing>
 * [[Image:md-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Moldova" alt="" directions="" address="2101 S St NW" phone="+1 202 667-1130" email="" fax="" url="http://embassyrm.org/en/index.html" hours="" price=""></listing>
-* [[Image:mg-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Mongolia" alt="" directions="" address="2833 M St NW" phone="+1 202 333-7117" email="" fax="" url="http://mongolianembassy.us/default.php" hours="" price=""></listing>
+* [[Image:mg-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Mongolia" alt="" directions="" address="2833 M St NW" phone="+1 202 333-7117" email="" fax="" url="http://www.mongolianembassy.us/english.php" hours="" price=""></listing>
 * [[Image:FlagOfMontenegro.png|20px]] <listing name="Montenegro" alt="" directions="" address="1610 New Hampshire Ave NW" phone="+1 202 234-6108" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price=""></listing>
 * [[Image:mo-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Morocco" alt="" directions="" address="1601 21st St NW" phone="+1 202 462-7979" email="" fax="" url="http://dcusa.themoroccanembassy.com/" hours="" price=""></listing>

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 ===Arriving in the United States===
-Before arrival, if you are not a Canadian or Bermudian, you will receive either a white I-94 (if entering with a visa) or green I-94W (if entering on a visa waiver) form to complete. Most persons arriving in the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are no longer issued with I-94W cards, however, as the qualifying paperwork was filled out with the ESTA application.
+Before arrival, if you are not a Canadian or Bermudian, you will receive either a white I-94 (if entering with a visa) or green I-94W (if entering on a visa waiver) form to complete.  This is however in the process of being phased-out for air and sea travellers.  By the end of May 2013, most passengers who arrive by air and sea will no longer be required to fill out this form, but travellers who enter the US by land still need to do so.
 If you are not a citizen or resident of the United States, you will go through a short interview at immigration, where a Customs and Border Protection officer will try to determine if the purpose of your visit is valid. Just like when obtaining the visa, the most important concern to immigration officials is to determine that you have the funds to support yourself and that you do not intend to work or perform any activity not authorized by the your visa. Be prepared to show proof. If you are on a business visit, have an invitation letter from the company you are visiting, or the registration details of the conference you are attending. If you are a tourist, you may need to demonstrate you have funds available to you. In both cases proof of onward travel may be required. Usually, the determination of admissibility is made in a minute or less, but you may be referred to further questioning in a more private area. At this stage they will likely search your possessions, and may read any documentation, letters or diaries in your possession. Do not bring anything that will imply you will immigrate (employment documents, photographs typically kept at home, excessive luggage, pets). If you are unable to prove or convince the officers that you will potentially abide by the terms of your visa (or visa waiver program if applicable), it can be cancelled on the spot, and you will be refused entry and sent on the next flight home.
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 For non-residents, your entry forms will need to state the '''street address''' of the location where you will be staying for the first night; this should be arranged in advance. The name of your hotel, hostel, university, etc. is not sufficient; you must provide the street name and number. If it is a hotel, have a reservation under your name. If it is a private address, make sure that the people there know that they are expecting you that day, as officials may phone them and ask them for the name of the guest they are expecting. Make sure you have their contact details (especially phone numbers where they can be reached immediately), and save any text messages or e-mails in which your hosts mention inviting you to stay at their residence.
-Once you are admitted, the departure portion of your I-94 or I-94W will be stapled to your passport. '''Keep it safe''' as you will need to give it to airline staff upon departure from the U.S. and, if you fail to turn it in, you run the risk of being thought to have overstayed.
+Once you are admitted, the departure portion of your I-94 or I-94W will be stapled to your passport, if you have been issued with one. '''Keep it safe''' as you will need to give it to airline staff upon departure from the U.S. and, if you fail to turn it in, you run the risk of being thought to have overstayed.
 ==== At customs ====
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 {{cautionbox|boldtext=Thinking of Overstaying or Violating Status?|  Make sure you leave before the authorized period of stay indicated in your '''I-94 form''' ('''not''' your visa) expires. If you overstay the period granted at passport control or violate your terms of entry (eg work while present as a visitor), this '''will automatically invalidate your visa''' and you'll no longer have a valid immigration status.  In addition, overstaying your authorized stay or violating the conditions will make it extremely difficult to re-enter the United States for any purpose, and this may, in some cases, bar you from re-entry for at least three years, if not permanently. If you entered under the Visa Waiver Program but overstayed, you will '''need a visa''' for '''all''' future visits.}}
-'''Unlike most countries, the US has no formal passport control checkpoint for those exiting the country, especially for those traveling by air or sea.  If you are leaving the US for the last time on a particular trip (eg not returning from Canada or Mexico), it is ultimately your responsibility to turnover the departure record of your I-94 or I-94(W) to the airline or ship staff at check-in, or the Canadian or Mexican border officer if leaving by land.''' If you leave the country with it, still in your possession, contact US officials about how to return it and update your departure records to avoid entry hassles in the future. If you leave by a commercial carrier, your departure will also be verified with the airline or shipping company.  Hence it (at least theoretically) means no further action is needed from you; nonetheless bring whatever documents to prove you were outside the US before time was up the next time you visit. [http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=752 US Customs and Border Protection has information] about what to do if your slip is not collected.
+'''Unlike most countries, the US has no formal passport control checkpoint for those exiting the country, especially for those traveling by air or sea.  If you were previously given an I-94/I-94W form and are leaving the US for the last time on a particular trip (eg not returning from Canada or Mexico), it is ultimately your responsibility to turnover the departure record of your I-94 or I-94(W) to the airline or ship staff at check-in, or the Canadian or Mexican border officer if leaving by land.''' If you leave the country with it, still in your possession, contact US officials about how to return it and update your departure records to avoid entry hassles in the future. If you leave by a commercial carrier, your departure will also be verified with the airline or shipping company.  Hence it (at least theoretically) means no further action is needed from you; nonetheless bring whatever documents to prove you were outside the US before time was up the next time you visit. [http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=752 US Customs and Border Protection has information] about what to do if your slip is not collected.
 If you intend to leave for Canada or Mexico by land or sea for a side trip and return to the US within 30 days or the allowed time of your stay (whichever is shorter), you may usually re-enter the U.S. provided that you do '''not''' return the I-94 or I-94 card before you proceed to Canada or Mexico.  This can also be done even if you originally entered the U.S. on a single-entry visa.  However, you will only be admitted for the remainder of your original allowed time; the deadline to ultimately leave the U.S. won't be extended by just leaving the U.S. for somewhere else in North America. In addition, if you are a citizen of Iran, Cuba, Syria, or Sudan, ''you must have a visa valid for an additional entry'' to re-enter the US; you cannot enter solely on the basis of the I-94. If you return the I-94 while on the side trip, you will have to apply all over again to enter the U.S. (which means a new visa for single-entry visa holders) and be subject to the usual questioning that alien go through to lack of any intentions of immigrating, working, or doing something else not authorized by the visa.

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 ===By plane===
-{{cautionbox|As of Sunday Night (April 28th), the FAA Furloughs are officially over thanks to an new Government law recently passed by congress and signed by the President. You should expect little or no delays except when weather patterns change.}}
+{{cautionbox|As of Sunday Night (April 28th), the FAA Furloughs are officially over thanks to a new Government law recently passed by congress and signed by the President. You should expect little or no delays except when weather patterns change.}}
 [[Image:Space Needle Mount Ranier Seattle Washington USA.jpg|thumb| [[Seattle]] skyline, [[Washington_(state)|Washington]] state, [[Pacific Northwest]] ]]
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 ====Car rental====
-You must be 25 or older to rent a car
+You must be 25 or older to rent a car.
 Virtually every car from every rental agency in the U.S. runs on unleaded gasoline and has an automatic transmission. Renting a car usually costs anywhere from $20 and $100 per day for a basic sedan, depending on the type of car and location, with some discounts for week-long rentals. The major rental agencies are Sixt [http://www.sixt.com] (+1 888 749-8227), Alamo [http://www.alamo.com/] (+1 877 222-9075); Avis [http://www.avis.com/] (+1 800 230 4898); Budget [http://www.budget.com/] (+1 800 527 0700); Dollar [http://www.dollar.com/] (+1 800 800 4000); Enterprise Rent-A-Car [http://www.enterprise.com/] (+1 800 RENT-A-CAR); Hertz [http://www.hertz.com/] (+1 800 230 4898); National [http://www.nationalcar.com] (+1 877 222 9058); and Thrifty [http://www.thrifty.com/] (+1 800 847 4389). There are no large national discount car rental agencies but in each city there is usually at least one. A couple discount car rental companies, usually restricted to areas of the country, are Advantage Rent A Car [http://www.advantage.com/] or [http://www.rentacar-guadeloupe.fr/] (now owned by Hertz and expanding across the country), E-Z Rent-A-Car [http://www.e-zrentacar.com/] (+1 800 277 5171) and Fox Rent A Car [http://www.foxrentacar.com/].  The Internet or the ''Yellow Pages'' are the easiest ways to find them. One widespread chain is Rent-A-Wreck [http://www.rentawreck.com/] (+1 800 944 7501). It rents used cars at significantly lower prices. Most rental agencies have downtown offices in major cities as well as offices at major airports. Not all companies allow picking up a car in one city and dropping it off in another (the ones that do almost always charge extra for the privilege); check with the rental agency when making your reservations.

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-:''Not to be confused with the [[United Kingdom]], of which England is a constituent country.''
+:''Not to be confused with the [[United Kingdom]], of which England is a constituent nation.''
-'''England''' [http://www.enjoyengland.com/] is the largest of the four "home nations" that make up the [[United Kingdom]]. It is also the most populous of the four with almost 52 million inhabitants (roughly 84% of the total population of the UK).  On the island of Great Britain, [[Scotland]] sits to the north of England and [[Wales]] is to the west.  [[Northern Ireland]] (also part of the UK) and the [[Ireland|Republic of Ireland]] lie across the Irish Sea to west of England (and Wales).  [[France]] and the [[Channel Islands (United Kingdom)|Channel Islands]] are across the English Channel to the south, and to the east is the North Sea.
+[http://www.enjoyengland.com/ '''England'''] is the largest of the four "home nations" that make up the [[United Kingdom]]. It is also the most populous of the four with almost 52 million inhabitants (roughly 84% of the total population of the UK).  On the island of Great Britain, [[Scotland]] sits to the north of England and [[Wales]] is to the west.  [[Northern Ireland]] (also part of the UK) and the [[Ireland|Republic of Ireland]] lie across the Irish Sea to west of England (and Wales).  [[France]] and the [[Channel Islands (United Kingdom)|Channel Islands]] are across the English Channel to the south, and to the east is the North Sea.
 == Regions ==
 England can be divided most generally into three sections, with deep historical and linguistic roots for each of them.  These can be further divided into regions, which in turn consist of counties (most of which also have long histories, but have been revised in many cases for administrative reasons).
 ===Southern England===
 Southern England is roughly the area south of the River Thames and the Bristol Channel.
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 ===Midlands===
 The English Midlands is roughly the part of England east of [[Wales]] (excluding [[Cheshire]] which is in the [[North West (England)|North West]]) and across to the North Sea.
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 ===Northern England===
 Northern England is anywhere north of Staffordshire in the west and roughly north of the Humber river, in the east, up to the Scottish border.
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 ==Cities==
 England has many large cities. Listed below are nine of the most popular:
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 *[[London]] {{-}} largest metropolitan area in Western Europe, and a global capital of finance, fashion and culture.
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 ==Other destinations==
 England has many outstanding landmarks and sites of interest. Listed below are nine of the most notable:
 *[[Hadrian's Wall]] — the Romans built this 87 mile wall to protect their English outpost from northern raiders.
 *[[Isles of Scilly]] — magical archipelago of tiny islands off the south western coast of Cornwall.
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 ==Understand==
 Don't confuse "England" with the the larger "Britain" or "United Kingdom"; see the [[United Kingdom]] article for details.
 ===Climate===
 England has been stereotyped as being cold, grey and rainy since the ancient Romans wrote home, but this is not an entirely accurate picture.  Temperatures rarely get very cold or very hot, and while the country certainly gets rain, it's really not as wet as rumour has it.  London alone has lower annual rainfall than Paris, New York and Sydney, and it's not uncommon for parts of the country to go without rain for weeks. Parts of southern England often have summer water restrictions due to a lack of adequate rainfall during the previous winter.  There is some scope for leaving your raincoat at home, but make sure you've got one.
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 ===People===
 The people of England, like their language, are a mixed bunch who have regularly been infused with new blood - from the Romans nearly 2000 years ago taking control of the ancient British in the region, to the later influences of Angles, Saxons and others from Europe after which created the original idea of the English, to the Vikings and then the Normans about a thousand years ago.  Since then, there have been Hugenots, Chinese, Jews fleeing pogroms, people from former British colonies in the Caribbean in the 1950s and 60s, Indians expelled from newly independent former African colonies, workers from new EU member states such as Poland, not to mention people from other UK nations and the Republic of Ireland.  The full list is very long, but England has long been used to outsiders making it their home - even before England existed!  Like in any country you will get people who are unfriendly to foreign visitors, but England is noted as being one of the most tolerant countries in Europe, and racism is very low when comparing to other nations.  Almost everyone will treat you well if you are polite and make an effort to fit in.  Smile, be polite, don't be pushy if you can help it: that's how to get on with the English.
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 ==Talk==
 Unsurprisingly, English is the main language in England, though it is spoken with many different accents throughout the country.  Generally, English accents can be broadly divided into Northern and Southern accents, with natives of Liverpool having a very distinctive 'squeeky' accent that is easily distinguishable from that of someone from neighbouring Manchester.
 No other languages are widely spoken, but with widespread immigration to England in the past few decades, you might also hear other languages such as Polish, Chinese, German, various South Asian languages or even various African languages being spoken in their respective communities.
-French (and to a lesser extent Spanish and German) is usually taught in schools, and most English people can understand basic words. However, few English people are fluent.
+French (and to a lesser extent Spanish and German) is usually taught in schools, and many English people can understand basic words. However, few English people are fluent.
-When an English person says "Meet me at half five", they mean "Meet me at five thirty".  If the directions say "go to the top of the road", that means the end of the road.
+When an English person says "Meet me at half five", they mean "Meet me at 17:30".  If the directions say "go to the top of the road", that means the end of the road.
-Some words mean one thing to Americans and something else entirely to British folks. When an English man says he shared a "fag" with his "mate" that means only that he smoked a cigarette with a  friend. If he adds that they also had a "gorgeous" meal, it means it was followed by a nice dinner.  If they had a "shag" it means they had sex afterwards.
+Some words mean one thing to Americans and something else entirely to British folks. When an English man says he shared a "fag" with his "mate" that means only that he smoked a cigarette with a friend. If he adds that they also had a "gorgeous" meal, it means it was followed by a nice dinner.  If they had a "shag" it means they had sex afterwards. See our [[English language varieties]] article for more insights.
 Then there are the words unique to British English; a sneaker or tennis shoe, for instance, is called a "trainer."
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 ===By road===
 ==== From outside Great Britain====
 Since England is on an island, it is not possible to drive directly into England from outside Great Britain. Motorists have two choices to enter England from outside Great Britain, by various car ferry routes, or the Channel Tunnel.
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 ===By plane===
 England has numerous airports:
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 There are many lovely cycle paths where you can avoid the traffic and soak in the cityscape or countryside. Rough examples of journey times at moderate speed: Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge: 20 minutes; Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle: 2 hours; Central London to Oxford city: 5 hours. A national online route planner can be found at [http://www.cyclestreets.net/ Cycle Streets]
-You can hire a bicycle from some local bicycle shops, or purchase a decent one privately for between £0-100 secondhand as the UK has a surplus of old bicycles. You must use lights if you plan to cycle after dark and can be fined by the police for failing to do so. A front white light and red rear light are required. Flashing LED lights or bulb based bike lights both meet the legal requirements. Helmets aren't compulsory. A decent lock is also essential, particularly in the cities bicycle theft is a common problem.
+You can hire a bicycle from some local bicycle shops, or purchase a decent one privately for between £0-100 second hand as the UK has a surplus of old bicycles. You must use lights if you plan to cycle after dark and can be fined by the police for failing to do so. A front white light and red rear light are required. Flashing LED lights or bulb based bike lights both meet the legal requirements. Helmets aren't compulsory. A decent lock is also essential, particularly in the cities bicycle theft is a common problem.
 Some of the London Underground trains and all London Overground accept cycles outside of peak hours. Local buses and trams don't accept bikes. Mainline and suburban trains allow bicycles but normally have restrictions during peek hours on busy services. Policies vary from compulsory reservation of cycles space to no cycle during peak hours - its best to check with each rail operator or on the national rail web site for restrictions that could impact your planned journey. Folding bikes may travel at any time so long as they are collapsed completely. Long distance coaches will normally let you on with a bicycle, as long as they're not too full. Arrive early for coaches so you get a space in the luggage hold.
 ==See==
 [[London]] is the start and finish point for most international tourists. It offers countless museums and historical attractions.  To truly experience England, however, you must venture out of the hustle and bustle of the capital and see what the rest of England has to offer. You will find the rest of England very different to its capital city; indeed, if you only visit London, you haven't seen 'England' - you've seen one city that bears few similarities with the rest of the country.

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 ===Geography===
-The '''contiguous United States''' (often called CONUS by US military personnel) or "Lower 48" (the 48 states other than Alaska and Hawaii) are bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with much of the population living on these two coasts. Its only land borders are shared with [[penis ]] to the north, and [acorns]] to the south. The USA also shares maritime borders with [[china ]], [[india]], and the [[Bahamas]].
+The '''contiguous United States''' (often called CONUS by US military personnel) or "Lower 48" (the 48 states other than Alaska and Hawaii) are bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with much of the population living on these two coasts. Its only land borders are shared with [[Canada]] to the north, and [[Mexico]] to the south.
 The country has three major mountain ranges.  The '''[[Appalachian Mountains|Appalachians]]''' extend from Canada to the state of [[Alabama]], a few hundred miles west of the Atlantic Ocean.  They are the oldest of the three mountain ranges and offer spectacular sightseeing and excellent camping spots.  The '''[[Rocky Mountains (United States of America)|Rockies]]''' are, on average, the highest in North America, extending from Alaska to [[New Mexico]], with many areas protected as national parks. They offer hiking, camping, skiing, and sightseeing opportunities.  The combined '''[[Sierra Nevada]]''' and '''Cascade''' ranges are the youngest. The Sierras extend across the "backbone" of [[California]], with sites such as [[Lake Tahoe]] and [[Yosemite National Park]], then give way to the even younger volcanic Cascade range, with some of the highest points in the country.

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 * [[Image:ch-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="China" alt="" directions="" address="3505 International Pl NW" phone="+1 202 495-2266, 495-2216" email="" fax="" url="http://china-embassy.org/eng/" hours="" price=""></listing>
-* [[Image:co-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Colombia" alt="" directions="" address="2118 Leroy Pl NW" phone="+1 202 387-8338" email="" fax="" url="http://colombiaemb.org/" hours="" price=""></listing>
+* [[Image:co-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Colombia Chancery" alt="" directions="" address="2118 Leroy Pl NW" phone="+1 202 387-8338" email="" fax="" url="http://colombiaemb.org/" hours="" price=""></listing>
-* [[Image:cf-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Congo (Republic) Chancery" alt="" directions="" address="4891 Colorado Ave NW" phone="+1 202 726-5500" email="" fax="" url="http://embassy.org/embassies/cg.html" hours="" price=""></listing>
+* [[Image:co-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Colombian Consulate" alt="" directions="" address="1101 17th St. NW, Suite 1007" phone="+1 202 332-7476" email="cwashington@cancilleria.gov.co" fax="" url="http://www.consuladoenwashinton-usa.gov.co" hours="" price=""></listing>
-* [[Image:cg-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Congo (Democratic Rep)" alt="" directions="" address="1800 New Hampshire Ave NW" phone="+1 202 234-7690" email="" fax="" url="http://embassy.org/embassies/zr.html" hours="" price=""></listing>
+* [[Image:cf-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Congo (Republic) Chancery" alt="" directions="" address="1720 16th St NW" phone="+1 202 726-5500" email="" fax="+1 202 726-1860" url="http://www.ambacongo-us.org/Home.aspx" hours="" price=""></listing>
 * [[Image:cs-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Costa Rica" alt="" directions="" address="2114 S St NW" phone="+1 202 234-2945" email="" fax="" url="http://costarica-embassy.org/" hours="" price=""></listing>
 * [[Image:iv-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Cote D'Ivoire" alt="" directions="" address="3421 Massachusetts Ave NW" phone="+1 202 797-0300" email="" fax="" url="http://embassy.org/embassies/ci.html" hours="" price=""></listing>
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 * [[Image:kz-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Kazakhstan" alt="" address="1401 16th St NW" directions="" phone="+1 202 232-5488" url="http://kazakhembus.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax=""></listing>
 * [[Image:ke-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Kenya" alt="" directions="" address="2249 R St NW" phone="+1 202 387-6101" email="" fax="" url="http://kenyaembassy.com/" hours="" price=""></listing>
-* [[Image:kn-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Permanent Mission to the UN)" alt="" directions="Diplomatic Centre Building on 2nd Ave & E 44th St." lat="" long="" address="820 2nd Ave., Suite 1300; New York, NY 10017" phone="+1 212 972-3105" tollfree="" email="" fax="+1 212 972-3105" url="" hours="" price=""></listing>
+* [[Image:kn-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Korea (Democratic Rep) (Permanent Mission to the UN)" alt="" directions="Diplomatic Centre Building on 2nd Ave & E 44th St." lat="" long="" address="820 2nd Ave., Suite 1300; New York, NY 10017" phone="+1 212 972-3105" tollfree="" email="" fax="+1 212 972-3105" url="" hours="" price=""></listing>
-* [[Image:ks-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Republic of Korea" alt="" directions="" address="2450 Massachusetts Ave NW" phone="+1 202 939-5600" email="" fax="" url="http://koreaembassyusa.org/" hours="" price=""></listing>
+* [[Image:ks-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Korea (Republic)" alt="" directions="" address="2450 Massachusetts Ave NW" phone="+1 202 939-5600" email="" fax="" url="http://koreaembassyusa.org/" hours="" price=""></listing>
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 * [[Image:st-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Saint Lucia" alt="" directions="" address="3216 New Mexico Ave NW" phone="+1 202 364-6792" email="" fax="" url="http://stluciadc.org/" hours="" price=""></listing>
-* [[Image:vc-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Saint Vincent/Grenadines" alt="" directions="" address="3216 New Mexico Ave NW" phone="+1 202 364-6730" email="" fax="" url="http://embsvg.com/wordpress/" hours="" price=""></listing>
+* [[Image:vc-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Saint Vincent/Grenadines" alt="" directions="" address="3216 New Mexico Ave NW" phone="+1 202 364-6792/95" email="" fax="+1 202 364-6723" url="http://www.stlucia.org/services/government.asp" hours="" price=""></listing>
-* [[Image:sa-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Saudi Arabia" alt="" directions="" address="601 New Hampshire Ave NW" phone="+1 202 342-3800" email="" fax="" url="http://saudiembassy.net/" hours="" price=""></listing>
+* [[Image:sa-flag.png|20px]] <listing name="Saudi Arabia" alt="" directions="A block north of the John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts along 25th St NW" address="601 New Hampshire Ave NW" phone="+1 202 342-3800" email="" fax="" url="http://saudiembassy.net/" hours="" price=""></listing>
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 Most visitors from outside Canada and Mexico arrive in the United States by plane. While many medium sized inland cities have an international airport, there are limited flights to most of these and most travelers find themselves entering the US at one of the major entry points along the coasts:
-* '''From the east''' New York City, Chicago, [[Philadelphia]], [[Atlanta]], [[Charlotte]],  Boston, Washington, D.C., Orlando, and Miami are the primary entry points from [[Europe]] and other transatlantic points of departure.  All the major east coast airports have service from a few key European cities. Los Angeles and San Francisco, while not on the east also have a good number of flights from major European cities. There are also a few direct flights from Europe to [[Salt Lake City]], [[Denver]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Las Vegas]] in the Mountain West.
+* '''From the east''' New York City, Chicago, [[Philadelphia]], [[Atlanta]], [[Charlotte]],  Boston, Washington, D.C., Orlando, and Miami are the primary entry points from [[Europe]] and other transatlantic points of departure.  All the major east coast airports have service from a few key European cities. Los Angeles and San Francisco, while not on the east also have a good number of flights from major European cities.
 * '''From the west''' Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Honolulu are the primary points of entry from Asia and other transpacific points of departure. Seattle and [[Portland (Oregon)]] have a few international flight options. Of course, if you arrive in Honolulu, you must take another flight to get to the mainland. Foreign airlines are ''not'' allowed to transport passengers to/from Hawaii or Alaska and the other 48 states (except for refueling and in-transit). If you are flying into the West Coast to transit to another destination, San Franscisco airport has a free frequent skytrain linking terminals and short security queues, compared to Los Angeles which will see you exposed to the elements catching a shuttle bus or walking between terminals. Chicago, while not on the west coast, is still a major point of entry from Asia, offering non-stop flights from [[Tokyo]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Shanghai]], [[Beijing]], and [[Seoul]], with direct service from Bangkok and Singapore. Qantas serves Dallas/Fort Worth non stop from Sydney, in addition to their daily service to Los Angeles from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.