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Information about COMO Como has been hegemonic centre of a wide area since pre-history. The city was rebuilt by the Romans and played a fundamental part in maintaining communications both northwards through the Alps and southwords towards Rome. Como preserves important monuments from each important era of its history. Its Gothic-Renaissance cathedral was completed in the 19th century with the dome of Filippo Juvarra and is rich in paintings and sculptures. Among the famous sons of the town are the two Roman Plinys and the great scientist Alessandro Volta, who invented the battery in the 18th century and has given his name to the unit of elettricity - the Volt. In modern times the city has become an important manufacturing centre for textiles and a tourist centre. Its lake is surrounded by both high mountains and gentle hills; some narrow and impassable valleys and others which are wide and mild; densely populated plains; still untouched woods. Como itself bears eloquent witness to the province's enduring appeal over the centuries, their lush gardens endowed with scattered monuments of great beauty.
 
Available Trades in COMO ADVERTISING, MARKETING, COMMUNICATION
BANKING & FINANCING, INSURANCE
CONSTRUCTION & MATERIAL
COSMETICS, BODY CARE, HAIRDRESSING
EDUCATION, SCHOOLS & ACADEMIC TRAINING
ELECTRONICS, ELECTROTECHNICS
ENERGY, ELECTRICITY, GAS & WATER, HOUSEHOLD APPLIA
FOOD, BEVERAGES, NEWSAGENT
FURNITURE - MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS
GAMING & COMPUTER GAMES
HOUSE & GARDEN, SUPPLIES & SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES
MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, ACCOUNTING SERVICES
MEDICINE, AUXILIARY MEDICINE & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
MUSIC & SOUND RECORDING
OFFICE SUPPLIES, OFFICE SERVICES, COPY CENTRES
PHOTOGRAPHY, GRAPHIC ART & DESIGN
REAL ESTATE
SALES & SERVICES
SERVICES & AGENCIES
SPORTS, LEISURE & HEALTH
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ITALY

General Information
Capital: Rome
Area: 301,230 km2
Population: 57,715,625
Electricity: 220V
IDD: +39
Emergency number: 112/113
Timezone: +1 Hr (+2 Hrs MAR-OCT)

Language
Language: Italian; German, French and Slovene are also spoken

Government
Government: Republic

Religion
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish and Muslim

Health
Health: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and FSME/RSSE

Currency
Currency: Euro (EUR) 1.00 = 100 Cents

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: EUR 1.00 = USD 1.05 = GBP 0.66 = CHF 1.46

Business Hours
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.00

Speed Limit
Speed Limit: Cities: 50 km/h, Country roads: 90/110 km/h, Motorways: 130 km/h

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

Driving License
Driving License: International license with official translation.

National Holidays
National holidays: Jan 1 New Year's Day, Jan 6 Epiphany, Easter Monday (variable), Apr 25 Liberation Day, May 1 Labor Day, Aug 15 Assumption Day, Nov 1 All Saints' Day, Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec 25/26 Christmas Day/St. Stephen's Day

Climate
Climate: Predominantly Mediterranean; Alpine in far north; hot, dry in south

Temperatures
Temperatures:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
A781114182225252116129
P668864225688
S133132205210267282335307243198123102

A = Av. Daily Temp.(°C)
P = Daily Precipitation (mm)
S = Sunshine (Hrs/Month)

Mobile Network
Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800

GPS
GPS: 42 50 N, 12 50 E

Shopping Hours
Shopping Hours: Mon-Sat: 08.30-12.30 and 15.30-19.30. Food shops are often closed Wednesday afternoon.

 







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