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Augsburg

Augsburg is a lovely metropolitan city of 300,000 people and around 885,000 in the urban area (2023) in the German Bundesland of Bavaria. Some 60 km northwest of Munich, it is one of the oldest German cities. It boasts a rich history and has developed a modern urban vibe.

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Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Language
German
Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Power plugs
Type C/F
Power plugs
Type C, F · 230 V
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Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Bavaria, Germany · Population: 302K · Calling code: +49

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