Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main

General Information
Name	Frankfurt am Main
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	City
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
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Location
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Population
Total	763,380
Density	auto per km²
Area
Total	248.31 km²
Land	km²
Water	km²
Government
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Leader	Peter Feldmann
Time Zone
Standard	UTC
DST	UTC

Frankfurt am Main, commonly referred to as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany. Frankfurt is a global hub for commerce, culture, education, tourism, and transportation, and is the site of many global and European corporate headquarters. Frankfurt Airport is among the world's busiest. The city is also known for its futuristic skyline and the busiest German airport.

History

Frankfurt was a city of the Holy Roman Empire, the site of numerous Imperial Diets, including the one in 1848, which attempted to establish a unified German state. This rich history contributes to its status as a major world financial center. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is one of the world's largest stock exchanges by market capitalization and accounts for more than 90% of the turnover in the German market.

Geography

Located on the river Main, Frankfurt is the financial capital of Continental Europe and the transportation centre of Germany. Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and several large commercial banks.

Economy

The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is crucial to global finance. It hosts over 90% of the turnover in the German market and a significant share of the European market. Frankfurt is also the seat of the European Central Bank, which sets monetary policy for the Eurozone.

Culture

Frankfurt has many museums, theatres, and a world-class opera. The Museumsufer ensemble includes Städel Museum, which houses a collection of works from the 14th century to the present day. Frankfurt's cultural scene includes the annual Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's largest book fair, and the Frankfurt Motor Show, one of the most important auto shows.

Education

The city is home to several educational institutions, including the Goethe University Frankfurt, the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, and various international schools. Frankfurt University offers a wide range of subjects across many faculties.

Transport

Frankfurt is a major international air, rail, and road hub. Frankfurt Airport is one of the busiest airports in Europe and the main gateway for Germany's international trade. The city's public transport system, operated by RMV, includes the Frankfurt U-Bahn, trams, and buses.

Demographics

Frankfurt is one of the most diverse cities in Europe, with residents from over 180 different nations. The city has a significant expatriate community and is an important destination for immigrants in Germany.

Governance

The city is governed by a mayor and a city council. The current mayor of Frankfurt is Peter Feldmann, affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).

See also

• List of cities in Germany by population
• European Central Bank
• Frankfurt School of Finance & Management