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Gothenburg
Country: Sweden

Gothenburg by the Numbers:

Population: 478,000
Elevation: 174 feet
Average Annual Precipitation: 29.2 inches
Average January Temperature: 33 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 61 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: trade, shipping, shipbuilding
Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz, round two-pin plugs
Time Zone: UTC/GMT+1
Country Dialing Code: 46
Area Code: 31

Did You Know?

Gothenburg has a flourishing music scene. The city is internationally known as the centre of the melodic death metal movement churning out bands like Arch Enemy and In Flames. Gothenburg is also home to pop group Ace of Base and is recognized as the hip-hop capital of Sweden.

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Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden after Stockholm and is located on the western coast of the country.
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