IX.                   BUSINESS TRAVEL

   The U.S. Department of State has warned U.S. citizens not to travel
to Algeria and those that are here to depart unless they have effective
protection.  Continuing murders of foreigners and the vow by one
terrorist group to intensify attacks against foreigners indicate that
foreigners are being actively targeted for politically-motivated
violence in Algeria.  U.S. businesspeople contemplating business travel
to Algeria are strongly urged to contact the Regional Security Office at
the U.S. Embassy in Algiers for information regarding appropriate
security precautions prior to their departure.

   U.S. citizens who are staying longer than one week should also
register with the Consular Section of the American Embassy in Algiers.
They can then be enrolled in the Embassy's Emergency Alert Network, and
can obtain updated information on travel and security within Algeria.

   Passports and visas are required for U.S. citizens traveling to
Algeria.  Visas with validities of up to one year are available from the
Algerian Embassy in Washington, 2118 Kalorama Road N.W., Washington
D.C.  20008 (202-265-2800).

   Currency Regulations:  Travelers cheques and credit cards are
accepted in only a few establishments in urban areas.  Currently, the
Government of Algeria requires all foreigners entering the country to
exchange $200 into local currency.  Documentary proof of legal exchange
of currency is required when departing Algeria.

 List of 1994 Algerian Holidays

 March 13 - Aid El Fitr     August 20 - El Moulid Ennaboui
 May 1    - Labor Day       Nov. 1    - Revolution Day
 May 21   - Aid El Adha     July 5    - Independence Day
 June 11  - Awal Mouharem
 June 19  - Revolutionary Recovery Day
 June 20  - Achoura