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Location
Southern France near the Principality of Monaco and the border with Italy, which both lie just to the east.

Dialling code
33.

Population
360,000 (2007 estimate).

Time zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Electricity
220V AC, 50 Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.

Average January temperatures
8°C (46°F).

Average July temperatures
20°C (68°F).

Annual rainfall
803mm (31 inches).

Cost of Living:

1 Euro (€1) = £0.94; US$1.37; C$1.66; A$1.93
Currency conversion rates as of January 2009

Special Events:

Nice Carnival
February
The biggest entertainment and cultural event of the year.
All over the city
Website: www.nicecarnaval.com

Nice Roller
May
The city is taken over for a day by in-line skaters.
Website: www.nice-roller-attitude.com

La Fete de Mai
May
Every Sunday or bank holiday in May, live music and folk performances come to entertain families in Nice.
Cimiez

Nice Jazz Festival
July
Cimiez
Website: www.nicejazzfest.com

Nice International Military Tattoo
October
Military bands take to the streets to perform.
Around the city

Christmas Village
December
Arts and crafts market as well as amusements including an ice rink.
Place Massena

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