Zurich
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ZurichCanton: Zurich
Country: Switzerland
Zurich By The Numbers:
Population: 375,000 (city); 1.69 million (metropolitan)
Elevation: 408 m / 1,338 ft
Average Winter Temperature: 1°C / 33°F
Average Summer Temperature: 18°C / 65°F
Number of students studying in the Zurich region: 58,000
Years the city has been permanently settled: 7000
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Banking, production of machinery, tourism
Time Zone: GMT +1 (GMT +2 daylight savings time); Central European Time (CET)
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz, standard two or three pin plugs
Country Dialing Code: +41
Area Code: 44
Did You Know?
There is one restaurant for every 180 inhabitants.
Zurich has been awarded (six times in succession!) city with the highest standard of living in the world.
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