Safety

Can I rely on Google Maps / Waze?

Only with caution: navigation apps have led travellers via supposed shortcuts into neighbourhoods controlled by armed groups. If you drive, stay on main roads, and avoid long-distance drives at night.

Source: auswaertiges-amt.de

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