Cologne

Name: Cologne
Address: Central Europe, Germany

Central Europe, Germany

Germany

People from Cologne are called:

Male/General:

Colognian

Pronunciation:

/kəˈloʊniən/

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,073,096 (2024 est.)
Country:: Germany
Region:: Central Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Latin 'Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium', named after Roman empress Agrippina, who was born there.

About Cologne

Fourth largest city in Germany, located on the Rhine River.
Known for its iconic Gothic cathedral (Kölner Dom), a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Major cultural center famous for Cologne Carnival, one of Europe's largest street festivals.
Important media and telecommunications hub in Germany.
Historic city dating back to Roman times with over 2,000 years of history.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Brussels

186 km west

People are called:

Bruxellois

Amsterdam

228 km northwest

People are called:

Amsterdammer

Frankfurt

152 km south

People are called:

Frankfurter

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,073,096 (2024 est.)
Country:: Germany
Region:: Central Europe

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