Frankfurt, west

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• Country: Germany
  Frankfurt is the gateway to Germany (at least the commercial and industrial hubs). It is a city of contrasts and though it never became the capital of west Germany it is the gateway city for most international travels. Frankfurt is Goethe’s birthplace and the cultural center of western Germany, plus home to some of Europe’s financial institutions and a 21st century skyline. Some call it is Europe’s ‘Mainhatten’. With over 400 banks (including the headquarters of the German Bundesbank and the European Central Bank) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, this city is one of the world's most important financial centers. Population: city, 650,000; Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 or Central European Time. Flight times: Chicago-8.4 hrs., London-1.25 hr., Los Angeles-11 hrs. NYC-7.5 hrs. WEATHER Average temperature: 71°F (22° C) in summer and winter 30°F (-° C),Heaviest precipitation is November through January. Average Daily High/Low Temperature: • March - May: 60°f / 38°f, 16°c / 3°c • June - Aug.: 72°f / 54°f, 22°c / 12°f • Se