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<h2>Practical Information</h2>

<h3>What to Bring</h3>

Please visit the <a href="http://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf11/Welcome">Welcome page</a> for a general overview of the things you should be sure to bring, and the things that you need to know.

<h3>Getting to the Venue</h3>

Please visit the <a href="http://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf11/TravelInfo">Travel Information page</a> for logistical travel information from various locations to the venue.

<h3>Time</h3>

<p>In summer, Banja Luka is on  <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=691" target="_blank">UTC/GMT +1</a> hour.</p>

<h3>Money</h3>

<p>The currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina are the KM (convertible mark) but 
euros(€) are also accepted. There are many ATM's all around the city. ATMs will 
typically charge 1-2€ for a withdrawal.</p>

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<p>Sales tax in Banja Luka are always included in the prices you see. The generally-accepted
standard rate for tipping in restaurants is 10-20% in the case of satisfactory
service. It is customary to tip taxi drivers a comparable amount and
bartenders ~1€ per drink.</p>

<p>At the moment taxicabs do not accept credit cards as a method of payment!</p>

<h3>Weather</h3>

<p>Average temperatures:</p>

<table>
<tr><td>Month</td><td>Avg. low</td><td>Avg. high</td></tr>
<tr><td>June</td><td>12°C</td><td>25°C</td></tr>
<tr><td>July</td><td>14°C</td><td>28°C</td></tr>
<tr><td>August</td><td>13°C</td><td>29°C</td></tr>
</table>

<p><a href="http://www.weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-min-max-Temperature,Banja-Luka,Bosnia-Herzegovina">Average yearly weather for Banja Luka</a></p>


<h3>Alcohol and tobacco</h3>

<p>The legal minimum age for buying alcohol is 18, and tobacco 18.  It is not
abnormal to be asked to show proof of age when making a purchase or entering
certain bars or clubs. Attendees are advised to have their passports or IDs
with them when purchasing these products.</p>

<p>Smoking is allowed indoors, with very few exceptions. In such case, there 
will be a clear sign or warning on the wall or the entrance.</p>

<h3>Electricity</h3>

<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_AC_power_plugs_and_sockets#Type_F">Type F power sockets</a> are used.</p>

<p>Electricity in BiH is ##<!-- to be added -->##.  Most outlets accept type F and E/F-Hybrid plugs.</p>


<h3>Telephone</h3>

<p>To call numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina from other countries, dial +387.</p>

<p>Mobile (cell) phone networks in BiH use the GSM standard on 850 MHz and 1900 MHz, or CDMA on 1900 MHz.</p>

<p>The emergency services can be reached by dialing:</p>

<table>
<tr><td>Service</td><td>number</td></tr>
<tr><td>Police</td><td>122</td></tr>
<tr><td>Fire Dep</td><td>123</td></tr>
<tr><td>Ambulance </td><td>124</td></tr>
</table>

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<h3>Health</h3>

<p>Tap water is piped and is clean and safe to drink.</p>

<p>No vaccinations or immunizations are needed to visit the Bosnia and Herzegovina</p>
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<h3>Tourist information</h3>

<p>The official Banja Luka tourism website is at <a href="http://www.banjaluka-tourism.com/index.php?lang=en">http://www.banjaluka-tourism.com/</a>.</p>
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7	<h2>Practical Information</h2>
8
9	<h3>What to Bring</h3>
10
11	Please visit the <a href="http://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf11/Welcome">Welcome page</a> for a general overview of the things you should be sure to bring, and the things that you need to know.
12
13	<h3>Getting to the Venue</h3>
14
15	Please visit the <a href="http://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf11/TravelInfo">Travel Information page</a> for logistical travel information from various locations to the venue.
16
17	<h3>Time</h3>
18
19	<p>In summer, Banja Luka is on <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=691" target="_blank">UTC/GMT +1</a> hour.</p>
20
21	<h3>Money</h3>
22
23	<p>The currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina are the KM (convertible mark) but
24	euros(€) are also accepted. There are many ATM's all around the city. ATMs will
25	typically charge 1-2€ for a withdrawal.</p>
26
27	<!-- where is the nearest ATM? -->
28	<!-- no, seriously, where is it? -->
29
30	<p>Sales tax in Banja Luka are always included in the prices you see. The generally-accepted
31	standard rate for tipping in restaurants is 10-20% in the case of satisfactory
32	service. It is customary to tip taxi drivers a comparable amount and
33	bartenders ~1€ per drink.</p>
34
35	<p>At the moment taxicabs do not accept credit cards as a method of payment!</p>
36
37	<h3>Weather</h3>
38
39	<p>Average temperatures:</p>
40
41	<table>
42	<tr><td>Month</td><td>Avg. low</td><td>Avg. high</td></tr>
43	<tr><td>June</td><td>12°C</td><td>25°C</td></tr>
44	<tr><td>July</td><td>14°C</td><td>28°C</td></tr>
45	<tr><td>August</td><td>13°C</td><td>29°C</td></tr>
46	</table>
47
48	<p><a href="http://www.weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-min-max-Temperature,Banja-Luka,Bosnia-Herzegovina">Average yearly weather for Banja Luka</a></p>
49
50
51	<h3>Alcohol and tobacco</h3>
52
53	<p>The legal minimum age for buying alcohol is 18, and tobacco 18. It is not
54	abnormal to be asked to show proof of age when making a purchase or entering
55	certain bars or clubs. Attendees are advised to have their passports or IDs
56	with them when purchasing these products.</p>
57
58	<p>Smoking is allowed indoors, with very few exceptions. In such case, there
59	will be a clear sign or warning on the wall or the entrance.</p>
60
61	<h3>Electricity</h3>
62
63	<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_AC_power_plugs_and_sockets#Type_F">Type F power sockets</a> are used.</p>
64
65	<p>Electricity in BiH is ##<!-- to be added -->##. Most outlets accept type F and E/F-Hybrid plugs.</p>
66
67
68	<h3>Telephone</h3>
69
70	<p>To call numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina from other countries, dial +387.</p>
71
72	<p>Mobile (cell) phone networks in BiH use the GSM standard on 850 MHz and 1900 MHz, or CDMA on 1900 MHz.</p>
73
74	<p>The emergency services can be reached by dialing:</p>
75
76	<table>
77	<tr><td>Service</td><td>number</td></tr>
78	<tr><td>Police</td><td>122</td></tr>
79	<tr><td>Fire Dep</td><td>123</td></tr>
80	<tr><td>Ambulance </td><td>124</td></tr>
81	</table>
82
83	<!-- to be checked first
84	<h3>Health</h3>
85
86	<p>Tap water is piped and is clean and safe to drink.</p>
87
88	<p>No vaccinations or immunizations are needed to visit the Bosnia and Herzegovina</p>
89	-->
90	<h3>Tourist information</h3>
91
92	<p>The official Banja Luka tourism website is at <a href="http://www.banjaluka-tourism.com/index.php?lang=en">http://www.banjaluka-tourism.com/</a>.</p>