Edinburgh
Fun Facts
EdinburghRegion: Lothian
Country: Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh by the Numbers:
Population: 450,000 (city), 783,600 (metro).
Average January temp: 3°C / 37.5°F
Average July temp: 14.5°C / 58°F
Annual rainfall: 480 mm / 18.5 in
Land area: 259 km² / 100 square miles.
Country dialing code: +44
City area code: 0131
Quick Facts:
Time zone: GMT (GMT + 1 during daylight savings).
Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard.
Currency: Pound sterling (GBP)
Nickname: Windy City
Major industries: Financial services, biotechnology, microelectronics
Did you know?
Edinburgh's Old and New Towns were announced as a World Heritage City in 1995.
Edinburgh Castle, which is built atop a dormant volcano outcrop, is Scotland's most visited site.
Edinburgh was once known as Dunedin.
Edinburgh is home to the world's oldest department store, Jenners.
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