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| Language: | French, many local languages |
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| Electricity: | 220V AC 50Hz |
| International Direct Dialing Code: | 221 |
| Driving: | Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit or French licence required |
| Currency: | CFA Franc (Euro 1 = 655 CFA Franc) |
| Business/Social Hints: | Business is usually conducted in French. Few, if any, executives speak English. Muslim conventions apply. It is the convention to use the right and not the left hand when shaking hands and passing or receiving anything. Visits during Ramadan should be avoided. Smoking is restricted in many public buildings. The minimum drinking age is 20 years |
| Public Holidays: | 2010 1 Jan New Year`s Day, 26 Feb Prophet Mohammed`s Birthday, 4 Apr Independence Day, 5 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May Labour Day, 13 May Ascension, 24 May Whit Monday, 15 Aug Assumption, 11 Sep Korité (End of Ramadan), 1 Nov All Saints` Day, 17 Nov Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice), 7 Dec Tamkarit (Islamic New Year), 16 Dec Tamkharit (Ashoura), 25 Dec Christmas Day. Note: Dates may vary according to the lunar calendar |
| Clothing: | Lightweights or tropical throughout the year with rainwear for the wet season |