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Berlin lies between oceanic and continental stamped climate. However it can have precipitation in all seasons. The influence of the sea is not strong and therefore the winters are a bit colder and the summer a bit warmer. In the centre of town it is always a few degrees warmer than outside the centre.
Banks As well as Bureaus de Change, mostly situated around train stations and airports, there are branches of all major banks across the city. The opening times are convenient with many banks open the whole day, five days a week (Monday through Friday). The Reisebank Offices are open 7 days a week. Outside banking hours you will find cash machines on nearly every street corner. American Express Bayreuther Straße 37 , 10787 Berlin Phone +49 (30) 214983-0 Reisebank Airport Tegel Terminal A, 13405 Berlin Phone: +49 (30) 41701355 Reisebank Bahnhof Zoo Hardenbergplatz, 10623 Berlin Telefon +49 (30) 881 71 17 American Express Friedrichstraße 172 , 10117 Berlin Phone +49 (30) 20 17 400 Reisebank Berlin Hauptbahnhof Europaplatz, 10557 Berlin Phone: +49 (30) 20453761 Reisebank Ostbahnhof Am Ostbahnhof, 10243 Berlin Telefon +49 (30) 296 43 93 Currency Since Jan 2002 the Euro was made Germany’s official currency. The Exchange Rate is: (1 € = $ 1.29; 1 Dollar = € 0.77; Rate in May 2010) To convert other currencies you can visit www.xe.com. Electricity In Germany sockets operate with 230V, 2 pin plug and comply with European standards. For appliances from outside Europe you should bring the necessary adapter with you. Emergency numbers The most important emergency numbers:
Since November 2006 the 24 hour shopping from Monday to Saturday in Berlin is allowed. The shops can also open on six Sundays and the Advent Sundays. Most shopping centres and department stores stay open until 8 pm, some even until 10 pm, but the opening hours can differ. Time Berlin is in the Central-European time-zone, which means one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, and has daylight saving time in summer. In September it would be vital to set any clock an hour forward while in Berlin. Tip The prices include service and tax, but it is customary to round up the bill. A 10 per cent (10%) tip is usual. Population The population of Berlin is about 3.5 million. The population density is about 4,000 per square kilometre. Language German is the first language in Berlin; however the genuine Berliners speak a distinct dialect. English is widely spoken and most Berliners have a strong standard of English. Berlin being a multicultural city, Turkish is the second most commonly spoken language in some areas. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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