Cologne
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
Country: Germany
Cologne by the Numbers:
Population: 995,000
Land Area: 404 km² / 156 sq mi
Average Annual Rainfall: 76 cm / 30 in
Average January Temperature: 1°C / 34°F
Average July Temperature: 20°C / 68°F
Employees working in media: 40,000
Number of steps to the top of Cologne Catherdral: 509
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: automotive, banking, engineering, pharmaceutical, chocolate, eau de cologne
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard flat two-pin plug
Time Zone: GMT + 1
Country Dialing Code: +49
Area Code: 221