Zürich Facts and Information

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.