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Frankfurt am Main
State: Hessen
Country: Germany
Frankfurt By The Numbers:
Population: 660,000 ( city ); 5.8 million ( metropolitan )
Land Area: 148 km² / 96 sq mi
Average annual rainfall: 64 cm / 25 in
Average January Temperature: 1°C / 34°F
Average July Temperature: 19°C / 66°F
Bank institutions in Frankfurt: More than 325
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Biotechnology, Finance, Publishing, Telecommunications
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug
Time Zone: GMT + 1
Country Dialing Code: +49
Area Code: 69
Did You Know?
Frankfurt am Main accquired to popular nicknames:
Because of the large amount of banking institutions, Frankfurt am Main is also called "Bankfurt".
Due to European city planning, skyscrapers are a rarity. However, Frankfurt is one of the few cities ( next to London, Paris and Moscow ) that has a skyline. Because of it’s skyline and its similarity to the Manhattan skyline, Frankfurt is also called „Mainhattan“.
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