Interesting Facts

AIDS is one major health hazard in this African country, and active rebel groups, formed over the course of long-standing political power battles, are another. U.N. observer forces, located around the country, are unable to prevent the pillaging, car-jackings, murders, rapes and kidnappings performed by active-duty troops as well as armed, unofficial groups. Airports and other ports of entry often levy bribes on incoming or departing travelers.