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 acquired two 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 its skyline and its similarity to the Manhattan skyline, Frankfurt is also called "Mainhattan."