[Foundation-l] [Wikimania-l] Wikimania 2008 will happen in Alexandria, Egypt

Wed Oct 10 13:39:48 UTC 2007

One of the factors taken into account was the ease of visitors
obtaining visa for entry. Atlanta had a markedly lower score than the
other locations. This difference was as great as the local law factor
for Alexandria. The United States does not show up well in freedom of
travel, which is highly relevant in selecting a location for an
international event.

David Goodman