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United States, Georgia:
Destination guide information provided by Northstar.
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United States General Information
| Language: | English |
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| Electricity: | 110/120V AC 60Hz |
| International Direct Dialing Code: | 1 |
| Driving: | Driving is on the right. National licence required. International Driving Permit required if licence is not issued in Roman alphabet (valid for 1 year only) |
| Currency: | US Dollar (USD 1 = 100 Cents) |
| Business/Social Hints: | Business is conducted in English, not many executives speak a second language. Smoking generally accepted but restricted in most public buildings and on public transport. Many restaurants have smoking and no smoking areas. Drinking laws in the different states and towns often vary. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 21 years in most US states |
| Public Holidays: | 2009 1 Jan New Year`s Day, 19 Jan Martin Luther King Day, 16 Feb Presidents` Day, 25 May Memorial Day, 4 Jul Independence Day, 7 Sep Labor Day, 12 Oct Columbus Day, 11 Nov Veterans` Day, 26 Nov Thanksgiving Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day. |
| Emergency Services: | Police, Fire & Ambulance: 911 |
| Clothing: | Dependent on area but generally mediumweights with warm topcoat for winter with lighter clothes for South and Hawaii. Lightweights for summer with mediumweights for Alaska and some northern areas |