• American Samoa
• Anguilla
• Antigua Barbuda
• Aruba
• Bahamas
• Belize
• Bermuda
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Cambodia
• Canada
• Cayman Islands
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Cuba
• Curacao
• Dominican Rep.
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• French Polynesia
• Guam
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Japan

• Kiribati
• Korea
• Laos
• Liberia
• Mexico
• Micronesia
• Montserrat
• Nauru
• Neth. Antilles
• Nicaragua
• Okinawa
• Palau
• Panama
• Peru
• Philippines
• Puerto Rico
• Saudi Arabia
• Suriname
• Tahiti
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turks and Caicos Island
• United States
• Venezuela
• Vietnam
• Virgin Islands US
• Virgin Islands British

*Additional adapters may be required depending on the country,.

About the United States

Geography

United States is located in North America, bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean, between Canada and Mexico. Its area is about half the size of Russia or slightly larger than China. It is the world's third-largest country by size (after Russia and Canada) and by population (after China and India); Its climate is mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest; low winter temperatures in the northwest are ameliorated occasionally in January and February by warm chinook winds from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The terrain is vast central plain, mountains in west, hills and low mountains in east; rugged mountains and broad river valleys in Alaska; rugged, volcanic topography in Hawaii. Mt. McKinley is highest point in North America and Death Valley the lowest point on the continent.

Currency

Currency in United States is the US Dollar (USD). Credit cards are accepted all over the United States. Many establishments will accept travelers’ cheques. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at major banks and at international airports.

Staying Connected

United States has a large, technologically advanced, multipurpose communications system with a large system of fiber-optic cable, microwave radio relay, coaxial cable, and domestic satellites carries every form of telephone traffic; a rapidly growing cellular system carries mobile telephone traffic throughout the country. When traveling to United States you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid United States SIM card. Cell phones need to be either tri-band or quad-band. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

United States has 498 million internet hosts and 245 million internet users, which is the second most users in the world. Free Wi-Fi is available in hotels, coffee shops and at airports. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.

About Canada

Geography

Canada is located in Eastern Northern North America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean on the east, North Pacific Ocean on the west, and the Arctic Ocean on the north, north of the conterminous US and its area is slightly larger than the US. Its climate varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north. The terrain is mostly plains with mountains in west and lowlands in southeast. Canada is the second-largest country in world (after Russia); strategic location between Russia and US via north polar route; approximately 90% of the population is concentrated within 160 km of the US border. Natural resources in Canada include silver, fish and copper.

Currency in Canada is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). Credit cards are generally accepted everywhere. Foreign money and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout Canada.

Canada has excellent telephone service provided by modern technology and a domestic satellite system with about 300 earth stations. Cell phone coverage is excellent. When traveling to Canada you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Canada SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Canada has over 8.515 million internet hosts and over 26.96 million internet users. There is internet access in hotels, coffee shops, fast food chains and airports throughout the country. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.

Visit the CIA World Factbook for more information on Canada

About Japan

Geography

Japan is located in Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula and its area is slightly smaller than California. Its climate varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north. The terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous.

Currency

Currency in Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY). Credit cards are widely at hotels, restaurants and shops. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout Japan.

Staying Connected

Japan has an excellent domestic and international telephone system with a high level of modern technology and excellent service of every kind. Cell phone coverage is great. When traveling to Japan you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Japan SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Japan has 63.466 million internet hosts and over 99.182 million internet users. Internet access is widely available in internet cafes, coffee shops and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.

About Mexico

Geography

Mexico is located in Eastern North America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the United States and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the United States and its area is slightly less than three times the size of Texas. Its climate varies from tropical to desert. The terrain is high, rugged mountains; low coastal plains; high plateaus; desert.

Currency

Currency in Mexico is the Mexican Peso (MXN). Credit cards are accepted at tourist destinations. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout Mexico. US Dollars are also accepted.

Staying Connected

Mexico has adequate telephone service for business and government; improving quality and increasing mobile cellular availability, with mobile subscribers far outnumbering fixed-line subscribers; domestic satellite system with 120 earth stations; extensive microwave radio relay network; considerable use of fiber-optic cable and coaxial cable. When travelling to Mexico you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Mexico SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Mexico has 15.165 million internet hosts and over 31.02 million internet users. Internet access is available in many internet cafes and hotels catering to tourists. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.

Visit the CIA World Factbook for more information on Mexico