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Lyon, France
About Lyon
Lyon is a city in east-central France in the region Rhône-Alpes, situated between
Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at 470 km from Paris, 320 km from Marseille, 160 km from Geneva, 280 km from Turin, 450 km from Milan and 600 km from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais (singular and plural).
Lyon is a major centre of business with a reputation as the French capital of gastronomy and having a significant role in the history of cinema due to Auguste and Louis Lumière. The local professional football team, Olympique Lyonnais, has increased the profile of Lyon internationally through participation in European football championships.
Together with its suburbs and satellite towns, Lyon forms the second-largest
metropolitan area in France after that of Paris, with the population of its urban
area estimated to be 1,783,400 and that of its metropolitan area 4,415,000 (2007).
Its urban region (Urban Community of Lyon), represents half of the Rhône-Alpes région population with three million inhabitants. Lyon is also a major industrial centre
specializing in chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. The city also
contains a significant software industry with a particular focus on video games.
Lyon is the préfecture (capital) of the Rhône département, and also the capital of
the Rhône-Alpes région. The city is known for its historical and architectural
landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon was historically known as the silk capital of the world. The city is known as the culinary capital of France. It
also hosts the international headquarters of Interpol, Euronews, International Agency
for Research on Cancer. Lyon is a pilot city of the Council of Europe and the
European Commission Intercultural cities programme.
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