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Europe Travel Planning & Travel Tips: Embassy Contact Information: Although there are U.S. embassies are located in most European countries, the primary U.S. embassy to the European Union is located in Belgium. United States Mission to the European Union Zinnerstraat - 13 - Rue Zinner B-1000 Brussels, Belgium Telephone: 32-2-508-2222 Public Affairs Office Telephone: 32-2-508-2774 Fax: 32-2-511 3235 Email: useupa@state.gov Climate: Europe generally has milder weather than parts of Asia and North America at the same latitude. For example, Berlin, Germany; Calgary, Canada; and Irkutsk, in the Asian part of Russia, lie at about the same latitude. But January temperatures in Berlin average about 15 degrees F (8 degrees C) higher than those in Calgary, and they are almost 40 degrees F (22 degrees C) higher than the average temperatures in Irkutsk. Most of Europe receives from 20 to 60 inches (50 to 150 centimeters) of precipitation each year. The greatest annual precipitation--usually more than 80 inches (200 centimeters)--occurs in areas just west of mountains. Such regions include parts of western Britain and western Norway. In general, northern Europe has longer, colder winters and shorter, cooler summers than southern Europe. In addition, winters are longer and colder, and summers shorter and hotter, in the east than in the west. Glasgow, Scotland, for example, has an average temperature of 38 degrees F (3 degrees C) in January. But Moscow, which lies at the same latitude, has an average January temperature of 14 degrees F (-10 degrees C). Calling Internationally: To call North America, just dial 001 and then the American number (area code then local number). Electricity: Most European countries use a three-phase alternating current electrical generation and distribution voltage which is twice that of the US. It is between 220 and 240 volts, whereas in most of the Americas the voltage is between 100 and 127 volts. Travel Insurance for Europe Trips: You should consider the benefits of travel insurance as part of your Europe travel planning. Most travelers look for travel tips that discuss the importance of travel insurance and travel insurance through AIG Travel Guard can provide important coverage for your trip. Whether you're taking a family vacation or business trip, AIG Travel Guard has a plan for your Europe trip. These plans may include valuable medical expense coverage, trip interruption, medical emergency assistance and treatment services and more. And with AIG Travel Guard's 24-hour assistance line, your coverage can act as a travel guide should your plans change.* For more than 20 years, AIG Travel Guard's plans have covered millions of travelers throughout the world. We're America's leading provider of travel insurance plans and assistance programs and we're here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Coverage provided through AIG Travel Guard is easy to buy and with our 24-hour emergency travel services it's even easier to use. *Non-insurance services provided by AIG Travel Assist. |
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AIG Travel Guard travel insurance plans include travel insurance & assistance that travels with you. Coverages may include: Trip cancellation due to terrorism & other named unforeseen events, trip delay, lost baggage, medical emergency, & others. Purchase online for immediate coverage. Certain coverages are subject to purchase requirements. See each coverage for details.
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