Kaiserslautern

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Kaiserslautern is a small city in the West of Germany near French border. It is known for the largest US army base in Europe and a huge airfield near it. This city lies between hills and a river called 'Lautern' once flew through it.
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This page is part of a broader series of information pages aimed at helping the Pakistani/Muslim community in Germany. Here you will find Kaiserslautern-specific information only, for general information on living in Germany in general, see [[Germany|Living in Germany]].
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==Doctors in Kaiserslautern==
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Since 2005, on the first visit in the quarter, the patient must pay additional 10 euros as Praxisgebuehr (only govt insurance). Each calendar year is divided into four quarters (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec). Subsequent visits in the same quarter are not charged Praxisgebuehr.
 
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==Barbers in Kaiserslautern==
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The cheapest known barber costs about EUR 6 per hair-cut (edit this as more information is collected).
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*'''Abdul-Aziz'''
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**Location: Freelance Friseur
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**Contact: 01633663056
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**Directions: He'll come to your place to cut hair. He is a professional barber. Makes the hair very short unless asked otherwise.
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**Speaks English: No
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**Speaks German: Yes, but not so good (He has come from France).
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**Price: EUR 6
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*'''Karstadt'''
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**Location: Near Rathaus
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**Price: EUR 10
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==Food Related Information==
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===Halal Meat Restaurants===
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*'''Pizzeria Pyramide''' (Halal Turkisch Restaurant + Pizza + Döner)
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:Location: Pariser Str. 19, 67655 Kaiserslautern.
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:Home delivery: Yes, call (0631)92570/ 64150
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:Timings: Montag bis Donnerstag 11am-2pm und 5pm-1am
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:::Freitag 11am-2pm und 5pm-5am, Samstag 11am-5am, Sonntag 11am-1am
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:Tip: They'll give you a discount if you personally go there and tell them you are a student.
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===University Mensa===
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Mensa at TU Kaiserslautern usually has vegetarisch dishes and has fish once a week. Same menu is available in FH-KL.
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:Opening hours: Montag bis Freitag: 11.30 am bis 1.45 pm
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:Menu: [http://www.studierendenwerk-kaiserslautern.de/index.php/TU_Kaiserslautern/442/0/] (Click on Aktuelle Woche)
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There is also a buffet only at TU-KL Mensa from Monday to Thursday containing mostly vegetarisch dishes.
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:Opening hours: Montag bis Donnerstag: 11.15 am bis 2.00 pm
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===Fast-food & Snacks===
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*'''Nord See''' (Central market) [http://www.nordsee.de/standorte.jsc?ort=kaiserslautern#]
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:All kinds of fish and sea food dishes + burgers.
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:Menu: Not known
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:Opening hours: Not Known
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:* NORDSEE Meeresbuffet
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::Kerststr. 17, 67655  Kaiserslautern
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::Telefon: 0631 3606603
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:* NORDSEE Restaurant
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::Fackelstr. 7, 67655  Kaiserslautern
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::Telefon: 0631 3606688
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==Mosques or Praying Areas==
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*'''Turkish Mosque'''
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:Address:
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:Closest Bus stop: Rosen str. (Bus Route Numbers 2, 5, 7)
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:Also hosts Eid prayers, although gets crowded.
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*'''Arabic Mosque'''
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:Address: Humbold str
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:Closest Bus stop: Rosen str. (Bus Route Numbers 2, 5, 7) (requires a bit of walking)
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:Exactly behind the big store "Logo".
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*'''University Campus Mosque/Praying Room'''
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:Location: Building 3, Room U-05, TU Kaiserslautern
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:No Eid prayers. Just Friday prayers (1 pm) and daily prayers like Zohar, Asar and Maghrib.
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==Entertainment==
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*'''International Cinema'''
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:Location: Building 48, Ground Floor
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:Day: Thursday or Friday
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:Time: 7 pm
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:Ticket: free
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The International Club (IntClub) at the university usually shows a movie every week.
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*'''ASTA Cinema'''
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:Location: Building 1, Room 006
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:Day: Wednesday
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:Time: 8 pm
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:Ticket: 1.50 euros. (Semester ticket costs 6 euros)
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:Film Schedule: http://www.asta.uni-kl.de/referate/film/
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The Student organization (ASTA) at the university shows a movie every week on a very big screen like cinema.
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==Kaiserslautern University==
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<googlemap lat="51.254417" lon="10.040348" zoom="13" controls="small" width="300" height="200">
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49.25,7.45, Kaiserslautern University
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There are currently at least 12 Pakistani students at TU Kaiserslautern and 1 Diplom student at FH Kaiserslautern (Jan 2006 estimate).
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:Bachelors (Diplom): 3
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:Masters: 1
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:PhD (or mitarbeiter): 9
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Existing students and/or alumni should enter their ta'suraat here.
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==General Issues==
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Non-city-specific topics, which are relevant to people living in Germany in general are discussed under [[Germany]]. Some of the topics discussed in the main article include:
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*Travel-related information (finding cheap tickets)
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*Economical means for calling Pakistan (calling cards, telephone codes etc.)
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*Visa related FAQ
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*Online communities and mailing-lists
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*Miscellaneous information, such as contact info for the consulate general of Pakistan
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