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Useful Numbers: International Country Code 39; Telephone Area Code 041; Police 113; Ambulance 118, Fire 115
Climate: Winter can be unpleasantly cold, but seeing Venice under snow is stuff of fairytale romances.
Time Zones: GMT/UTC +1 (+2 in summer)
Credit Cards: MasterCard, Diners Club and Visa
Tipping: Around 10% of total bill for taxi drivers and porters. 5 percent is usual for hotel and restaurant staff, where a service charge is always added.
Travel Tips: Tourists are vulnerable to pick-pocketing and muggings in the bigger cities, particularly on public transport, in crowded areas and around tourist sites, and should exercise caution when carrying large amounts of cash and valuables.
Literacy Rate: 98%
Seasons: March to May
Travel Deals: N/A
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