Würzburg (pronounced [ˈvʏɐ̯ʦbʊɐ̯k]) is a city in the region of Franconia which lies in the northern tip of Bavaria, Germany. Located on the Main River, it is the capital of the Regierungsbezirk Unterfranken. The regional dialect is Franconian.
Würzburg is approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) from either Frankfurt or Nuremburg by road. Distances to the nearest cities by motorway: Frankfurt 115 km, Nuremberg 90 km, Stuttgart 150 km, Kassel 215 km.
The city of Würzburg is not included in the district of Würzburg, but is its administrative seat. Its population is 131,320 as of December 31, 2006.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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