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Schiltigheim
France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and comprises various overseas islands and territories which are located in other regions. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. At 674,843 square kilometers, France is the world's 40th-largest country after Myanmar. It is a member of the European Union and Paris is the capital of this nation.
Schiltigheim is one of most popular destinations in France, and is well known for the quantity of cultural related attractions and monuments. Schiltigheim is the biggest suburb of the city of Strasbourg, and is adjacent to it on the northwest. It is basically a commune in the department of Alsace and the Bas-Rhin region. Bas-Rhin means Lower Rhine and it emerged on 4 March 1790, during the French Revolution.
According to the 1999 census, Schiltigheim listed a population of 30,841 inhabitants. However, the population has grown tremendously as the commune experiences a sharp social and economic growth derivative of the strategic position of the locality and the high level of well-being and quality of life that is enjoyed with respect to other places of France. This fact has consolidated along with other adjacent municipalities, as a great alternative for residence.
Schiltigheim is also one of the preeminent, historical and potential tourism destinations that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and pursue enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace.
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