You should also remain constantly aware of the risks posed by the large amounts of unexploded bombs and land mines (both anti-tank and anti-personnel) throughout the country

If you intend bushwalking in or exploring national parks you must be aware that the majority of these are in remote areas and it can take hours to reach help

The water sports industry in [country name] is poorly regulated. Every year people are killed or seriously injured using jet skis and other watercraft carelessly

You should be particularly vigilant before and during the festive and Carnival periods, as there is often a seasonal upsurge in robberies around this time

We advise against all travel to Bangui. We advise against all travel to Kemo Province where unconfirmed reports suggest that armed rebels have taken Sibut town

You can travel between the three islands by boat. Take care at all times when travelling by boat and avoid travelling on vessels that are clearly overloaded, or in poor condition

There are controls on the quantities and types of goods that can be purchased in the north and brought into the south, including from the bicommunal village of Pyla

Emergency services are ill equipped to cope with a major disaster. Should a hurricane strike, basic services - transport and communications could be severely disrupted

Whale meat is available in [country name] but tourists should be aware that its importation into the EU is illegal under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Take particular care in the lead up to and on days of national significance, such as Republic Day (26 Jan), Independence Day (15 Aug), Eid (20 Aug) and Diwali (13 Nov)

Gang violence and shootings are usually concentrated in inner city neighbourhoods, including West Kingston, Grant's Pen, August Town, Harbour View and Spanish Town

We continue to advise against all travel to the exclusion zones around the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant

A number of kidnap attacks have occurred in Dadaab refugee camp in North Eastern [country name]. Most recently, when four international humanitarian relief workers were kidnapped

Airlines are banned from operating services to the EU because they do not meet international safety standards. You should avoid travelling with any [country name] airline

Vilnius Police publish a list of clubs where they have received the highest number of crimes reported

You should also bear in mind that [country name] experiences extremes of weather, from +35C in summer to -40C in winter

Exercise caution in the border areas with Thailand, Laos or China. The situation in ethnic states where armed groups operate is volatile

Deaths occur each year due to drowning in the canals. The majority of these happen as a result of celebrations that include heavy drinking and/or smoking cannabis

Street crime is prevalent in Managua but also occurs in other large towns. Violent crime is on the increase. Pickpockets and thieves operate on public transport

Kim Jong Il died on 17 December 2011. Travellers should avoid remarks about the current or previous leadership which could be deemed offensive

Official crime statistics have shown increased levels of robberies, murders and assault in San Miguelito, El Chorillo and Juan Diaz

‘Spiritual cleansing’ is a service regularly offered to tourists by shamans, especially in the Amazon area ... This service has led to serious illness and deaths

Terrorist groups have carried out suicide attacks in public places, including against the Metro system and airports

Contagious diseases spread quickly, particularly during Hajj and Ramadan, and pilgrims should take basic medicines with them and consume adequate liquids and salts

We advise against all travel by yacht and leisure craft in the territorial waters of [country name]. There have been a number of attacks and attempted attacks on yachts recently

Make sure your insurance covers you for sports activities such as skiing, potholing, mountain biking and mountaineering

Western tourists have been victims of vicious, unprovoked attacks by gangs in Koh Phangan. These attacks are particularly common around the time of the Full Moon parties

Do not make flippant remarks about bombs or terrorism, especially when passing through [country name] airports

There has been a recent increase in reports of handbags being stolen in Ho Chi Minh City

Typhoid has been reported in several of Harare’s western suburbs with 6,000 cases identified