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Information About Italy
Official Name: Républica
italiana
Land Area : 301.250 km²
Population Size: 57.5 millon inhabitants
Capital: Rome (2.663 millon inhabitants)
Language: Italian as well as other dialects
Religion: 85% roman catholic,
5% judíos y protestantes
Political System: Parlimentary Republic
President: Giorgio Napolitano
Prime Minister: Romano Prodi
Visa: Citizens of all countries of the European Union and Switzerland do not need no visa to enter the country. For US and Canadian citizens it will not be necessary to hold a visa, provided that the stay does not exceed 90 days. For more information visit this link.
Economical Restaurant : 3,50 Euros
Expensive Restaurant : 15 Euros
Hostel or Cheap Hostel : 20-30 Euros
More Expensive Hotel: 50 Euros
For people traveling on a budget, Italy always offers the possibility of staying in youth hostels and eating cheaply with approximately 35 Euros per day.
For our students with a larger budget, staying at two-star hotels and eating in restaurants should be around 80 Euros daily.
Should you wish to stay in comfortable hotels, eat in restaurants and visit various museums, the budget will be about 120 Euros. If you prefer to travel and visit the country in car rental, the budget is multiplied by two.
In terms of traveler's checks, banks offer the best and most reliable exchange rates. Credit and debit cards are accepted at almost all establishments.
Usually the tip is included already so it is not necessay to tip in taxis or in restaurants.
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