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Nimes
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 kilometres, France is the world's 40th-largest country after Myanmar. France is a member of The European Union and Paris is the capital of this nation. The sole official language of France is French. Since prehistoric times, France has been a crossroads of trade, migrations, and invasions.
Nimes is a city and commune of southern France, prefecture of the Gard departement. The land area is 161.85 square kilometers, and density is 824 kilometers in 1999. In 1999 census, Nimes population was 133,424.
Nimes may have been one of the richest and finest Roman cities of Gaule. Several important remains of the Roman Empire can still be seen in and around Nimes. The elliptical Roman amphitheatre, of the first or second century AD, is the best-preserved Roman arena in France. It was filled with medieval housing, when its walls served as ramparts, but they were cleared under Napoleon. It is still used today as a bull fighting and concert arena.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Nimes enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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