Valencia, a modern, dynamic, Mediterranean city.

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Welcome to VALENCIA
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Information about VALENCIA Long before the arrival of the Romans in Spain, the territory of what is now Valencia was inhabited by Iberian peoples. This early stratum was successively overlaid with Greeks, Romans, Visigoths and Muslims. Even greater was the subsequent Muslim influence, to the extent that except for a shortlived conquest by the Cid in 1088, the population of this part of the Peninsula was fundamentally Muslim. At the beginning of the 18th century, in the War of Succession, the Valencian people took the side of the Archduke of Austria while most of the nobility were in favour of Philip V. The success of the latter brought about the abolition of local charters and the end of the region's traditional autonomy. Thanks to its location, Valencia has been the Spanish gateway to the Mediterranean, with the special charm that seaport cities have. The fine sand and crystal waters, the vastness of the open sea, and the proximity of the coastal mountain range lend the Valencian coast a unique appeal. During the last two centuries, Valencian politics has been a reflection of the Spanish situation as seen from the capital of the State. Besides, the easygoing and extroverted character of the Valencians is sure to be reflected in the many fiestas and cultural activities held throughout the year in this land. The best well known festivals are Las Fallas de San Jos�. Few cities are, like Valencia, able to combine so harmoniously remains from remote periods, with the most modern, avant-garde buildings to be erected in the new millennium.

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General Information
Capital: Madrid
Area: 505,988 sq km (195,363 sq miles); includes Spanish North Africa km²
Population: 44,708,964
Electricity: 220 or 225 volts AC, 50Hz. Generally, round two-pin plugs and screw-type lamp fittings are in use.
IDD: +372
Emergency number: 091
Timezone: Mainland Spain/Balearics: GMT + 1. The Canary Islands: GMT (+2 Hrs MAR-OCT)

Language
Language: Spanish, Catalan (Catalonia), Galician (Galicia), Basque (Basque Country)

Government
Government: Parliamentary Monarchy

Religion
Religion: 96% Roman Catholic

Health
Health: Hepatitis A (sometimes).

Currency
Currency: Euro (EUR) 1.00 = 100 Cents

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: EUR 1.00 = USD 66.8382 = GBP 66.8382 = CHF 66.2032

Speed Limit
Speed Limit: Cities: 50 km/h, Outside cities: 90 km/h, Motorways: 120 km/h

Traffic
Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Minimum age 18 years.

Driving License
Driving License: International or national license with official translation.

National Holidays
National holidays: Jan 1 New Year"s Day, Jan 6 Epiphany, Easter Holidays (variable), May 1 Workers" Day, Jun 24 Saint Juan, Aug 15 Assumption Day, Oct 12 Spain National Day, Nov 1 All Saints" Day, Dec 6 Constitution Day, Dec 8 Immaculate Conception, Dec 25 Christmas Day

Climate
Climate: Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast

Temperatures

Temperatures:
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
A	5	7	10	13	16	21	24	24	20	14	9	6
P	39	34	43	48	47	27	11	15	32	53	47	48
S	5	6	6	8	9	11	12	11	9	6	5	5
A=Aver. Daily Temp. (�C) P=Precipitation (mm) S=Sunshine (Hrs/Month)