Zurich
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Zurich
Canton: 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.