Edinburgh Facts and Information

Edinburgh Region: Lothian Country: Scotland, United Kingdom

Edinburgh by the Numbers:

Population: 450,000 (city), 783,600 (metro).

Average January temp: 3°C / 37.5°F

Average July temp: 14.5°C / 58°F

Annual rainfall: 480 mm / 18.5 in

Land area: 259 km² / 100 square miles.

Country dialing code: +44

City area code: 0131

Quick Facts:

Time zone: GMT (GMT + 1 during daylight savings).

Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard.

Currency: Pound sterling (GBP)

Nickname: Windy City

Major industries: Financial services, biotechnology, microelectronics

Did you know?

Edinburgh's Old and New Towns were announced as a World Heritage City in 1995.

Edinburgh Castle, which is built atop a dormant volcano outcrop, is Scotland's most visited site.

Edinburgh was once known as Dunedin.

Edinburgh is home to the world's oldest department store, Jenners.