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Munich
Munich is the capital of the federal state of Bavaria in the south of Germany. Within the city limits, Munich in 2024 has a population of just under 1.6 million, the third most populous city in Germany. Greater Munich including its suburbs has a population of 3 million.
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UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
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Bavaria, Germany · Population: 1.5M · Calling code: +49
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