Glasgow
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Glasgow
Country: Scotland, United Kingdom

Glasgow by the Numbers:

Population: 612,000
Elevation: 26 feet
Average Number of Days With Precipitation: 286 days
Average January Temperature: 39 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 59 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: steel, shipbuilding, printing, manufacturing, tourism, television and film
Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz, standard square three pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT/UTC
Country Dialing Code: 44
Area Code: 141

Did You Know?

The coat of arms of Glasgow features Saint Mungo and four emblems representing the miracles he supposedly performed - a bird, tree, bell, and fish. The motto of Glasgow is also part of the arms - "Let Glasgow Flourish."

Orientation:

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and is located in the southwestern part of the country on the Clyde River.