Frankfurt

Name: Frankfurt
Address: Central Europe, Germany

Central Europe, Germany

Germany

People from Frankfurt are called:

Male/General:

Frankfurter

Pronunciation:

/ˈfræŋkfərtər/

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Population:: 753,056 (2024 est.)
Country:: Germany
Region:: Central Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Frankenfurt', meaning 'ford of the Franks', referring to a shallow crossing point of the Main River.

About Frankfurt

Fifth largest city in Germany and major financial center.
Home to the European Central Bank, German Stock Exchange, and numerous multinational corporations.
Known as 'Mainhattan' for its impressive skyline and skyscrapers.
Major transportation hub with one of the world's busiest airports.
Important center for trade fairs, including the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Berlin

423 km northeast

People are called:

Berliner

Paris

480 km west

People are called:

Parisian

Vienna

594 km southeast

People are called:

Viennese

Quick Facts

Population:: 753,056 (2024 est.)
Country:: Germany
Region:: Central Europe

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