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The river that runs through Frankfurt is the Main River (pronounced like the English word “mine”), and it has a fantastic fun fact related to the city’s name.
🌉 Fun Fact about the Main River
The full name of the city is Frankfurt am Main, which literally means “Frankfurt on the Main.” The “furt” part of the name is the Old German word for a “ford” (a shallow place in a river that can be crossed by wading).
So, the fun fact is:

Frankfurt owes its name to the Main River, as it was founded at an ancient, natural ford in the river. It literally means the “ford of the Franks” (an early Germanic tribe).

This shallow crossing made it a strategically important location for centuries, allowing the city to grow into the major trade and financial hub it is today.
Other Quick Facts about the Main River

• Longest Inland River in Germany: The Main is the longest river that lies entirely within Germany.
  • A Mega-Link: It is a vital artery of European trade, as it connects the Rhine River to the Danube River via the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. This linkage creates a navigable waterway stretching from the North Sea all the way to the Black Sea!
    

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