Find Yourself In Oriental Fairytale

Arab countries for Europeans is the exotic world of luxury, sugary sweets, women in headscarfs and fairy tales "1001 Nights".

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However, visiting one of these countries you should be aware of the difference of cultures, traditions and rules of behavior. This will help you not only to avoid embarrassing situations, but in some cases, make the trip safe.

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Arabic world consists of more than twenty states, but not all of them are equally attractive for foreigners. For example, Somalia - one of the most dangerous countries in the world - you can go there if you are a real thrill seeker, as the most important thing is that its population is free to buy weapon. Libya is also not recommended to visit country. But there are other countries - with an excellent climate, hospitable conditions, gorgeous monuments of architecture and history, developed tourist infrastructure.

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About 90 percent of the population of Arab countries are Muslims. Limitations connected with religion are different everywhere. For example, in Saudi Arabia, where there are main Muslim holy sites, such as: Mecca and Medina - very strict rules. Even foreigners can be the subject of severe punishment, including corporal. If you don't wear national clothes, you may not be allowed to get into the country. Unmarried women under the age of 40, who is going to travel without a brother or father to Saudi Arabia won't get visa.

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Many gestures that mean nothing to Europeans, Arabs may misinterpret. So, do not sit down so that the soles of your feet are facing the locals. In addition to this, often the left hand is considered to be "evil" because it is used for washing after doing their natural deeds. So if you pay for a souvenir or pass an object, do it with your right hand, or, in extreme cases, warn that you are left-handed.

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By the way, the inhabitants of Morocco would not agree to be photographed and will close their faces with their hands. In any case, in the Arab countries you have to ask permission before snapping camera. In addition to this, in almost all these countries it is impossible to make photographs of military objects.

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Show respect for the law and religion. If you decide to visit a mosque, do not forget that you are to take off your shoes.