Fun facts about Frankfurt
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Frankfurt has been nicknamed Mainhattan and Bankfurt.
Frankfurt
Germany
Frankfurt am Main, usually shortened to Frankfurt, is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse. Its 778,589 inhabitants as of 2025 make it the fifth-most populous city in Germany.
From the “Distinctions” section
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The name Frankfurt is derived from the Franconofurd, meaning 'the ford of the Franks on the Main'.
Frankfurt
Germany
Frankfurt am Main, usually shortened to Frankfurt, is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse. Its 778,589 inhabitants as of 2025 make it the fifth-most populous city in Germany.
From the “Etymology” section
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Frankfurt was one of the two capitals of Charlemagne's grandson Louis the German.
Frankfurt
Germany
Frankfurt am Main, usually shortened to Frankfurt, is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse. Its 778,589 inhabitants as of 2025 make it the fifth-most populous city in Germany.
From the “History” section
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Frankfurt is located on both sides of the river Main, south-east of the Taunus mountain range.
Frankfurt
Germany
Frankfurt am Main, usually shortened to Frankfurt, is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse. Its 778,589 inhabitants as of 2025 make it the fifth-most populous city in Germany.
From the “Geography” section
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Frankfurt has the largest Moroccan community in Germany, numbering about 8,000 people.
Frankfurt
Germany
Frankfurt am Main, usually shortened to Frankfurt, is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse. Its 778,589 inhabitants as of 2025 make it the fifth-most populous city in Germany.
From the “Demographics” section
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