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Global Local LivingTM is the world’s most comprehensive online database of country and world city information designed to help make global assignments rewarding and successful.

Global Local LivingTM covers four broad topic areas: 1) ACCLIMATIONTOANEWLOCALE: local housing, bank accounts, driver’s licenses, auto registration, school systems, local schools, communications, medical, and emergencies. 2) CULTURE: greetings and courtesies, gift giving, local cuisine, holidays, and language. 3) BUSINESSPRACTICES: local business context, meetings, negotiations, decision making, attire, and women in business.4) TRAVEL: local transportation, points of interest, and safety.

Global Local LivingTM is mobile friendly, automatically adapting to the screen size of any desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

BENEFITSuGlobal Mobility Departments get a single, centralized resource that provides consistent

coverage of vital travel and relocation topics for 175 countries and 202 world cities.uGlobal assigned employees and their families get on-the-ground knowledge and

information they need to be comfortable and secure in their new location.uBusiness travelers get wide and deep information about how to succeed in business locally.

Global Local LivingTM is the primary country and world city resource depended upon in more than 25,000 global relocations annually.

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THECITYAttractions (Points of Interest)ExcursionsInsider’s GuideNeighborhoodsNightlifeRestaurantsShopping

BUSINESSCULTUREThe Business ExperienceDecision MakingMeetings (100)Negotiating (100)EntertainingAttireBusinesswomen (100)Business Workweek

COMMUNICATIONSDialing GuideCell Phone Dialing GuideEmergency NumbersInternet AccessPostal & Courier Services

CULTUREANDSOCIETYGift GivingGreetings and CourtesiesFood and Recipes National Cuisine RecipesHolidays & FestivalsSportsSuperstitions & FolkloreTime OrientationWomen in BusinessWomen in Culture

HELP!Embassies and Consulates …in Country of Other Nations …of Country AbroadEmergency NumbersLoss of PassportArrest AbroadIllness AbroadVictim of CrimeDeath AbroadHiring an Attourney

LOCALLIVINGCell Phone ServiceChildcareClubs & OrganizationsFitness & RecreationDriving & Autos Autos & Auto Registration Driving & Driver’s License Driving Conditions Driving Under the InfluenceEducation Structure UN-Based Statistics International Schools Higher EducationElectricalHealth & Medical Disease Risks and Prevention Health Advisories Health Care System Immunization Insurance and Med-evac Medical Care Directory of Health ServicesLocal Legal IssuesMoney & Banking Banking Environment Local Bank Account Currency Overview Banknote Images Coin Images Currency ConverterReal Estate RentalsUtilities

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