The U.S. State Department closely monitors countries around the world to ensure that
American citizens are aware of issues that may affect their international travel. The
following information is issued by the State Department and can be found on their website:
Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department
decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel
to a certain country.
Travel Alerts (previously: Public Announcements) are a means to disseminate information
about terrorist threats and other relatively short-term and/or trans-national conditions
posing significant risks to the security of American travelers.
Country Specific Information (previously: Consular Information Sheets) are available for every country
of the world. They include such information as location of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the
subject country, unusual immigration practices, health conditions, minor political disturbances,
unusual currency and entry regulations, crime and security information, and drug penalties.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
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