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Dover, United Kingdom |
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Fast Facts: |
White
cliffs, a medieval castle and non-stop ferry traffic
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Coordinates: |
51° 13′ N 1° 32′ E |
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Population: |
28,200 |
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Official
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English |
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Currency: |
British
Pound |
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Time: |
UTC+0
(London, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Casablanca) |
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Best
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May -
October |
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Don't
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Watching the ferries for France sail In. And out.
Go to London for the day or visit Dover Castle |
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Useful links: |
Dover Town Council |
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Port of Dover |
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Dover climate chart
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Metric |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Avg.
high (C) |
6 |
7 |
9 |
11 |
15 |
18 |
21 |
21 |
18 |
14 |
10 |
7 |
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Avg. low
(C) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
7 |
11 |
13 |
13 |
11 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
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Avg.
precip. (mm) |
45.7 |
33.0 |
40.6 |
43.2 |
38.1 |
48.3 |
45.7 |
45.7 |
55.9 |
61.0 |
66.0 |
48.3 |
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English/US |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Avg.
high (F) |
43 |
44 |
48 |
52 |
59 |
65 |
69 |
69 |
65 |
58 |
50 |
45 |
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Avg. low
(F) |
34 |
34 |
36 |
40 |
45 |
51 |
55 |
55 |
52 |
47 |
40 |
36 |
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Avg.
precip. (in) |
1.80 |
1.30 |
1.60 |
1.70 |
1.50 |
1.90 |
1.80 |
1.80 |
2.20 |
2.40 |
2.60 |
1.90 |
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Dover photos |
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The White Cliffs of Dover - famous
landmark in the narrow sea strait that separates the UK from
mainland Europa. By car ferry it takes little more than an hour to
sail to France. With such a strategic location, Dover is home to
many cruise ships that use the port's fine cruise terminal for
turnarounds. Photo © 2008 Bart de Boer |
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The Dover Cruise Terminal used to be a
railway station and is still easily recognizable as such. Car
parking is available around the corner, making Dover a great
departure port. Photos © Bart de Boer |
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From your cruise ship, you will have a
good view of historic Dover Castle, which sits on top of the white
cliffs, overlooking the Dover Straits. Photo © Bart de Boer |
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Ferry traffic to France and Belgium is
non-stop. Around 14 million (!!) passengers and 6 million vehicles
pass through Dover ferry port annually and it is very interesting
seeing this operation continue 24/7.
Photo © 2008 Bart de Boer |
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