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Aubagne
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. 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.
Aubagne is a small city and a commune of the Bouches-du-Rhone departement in southern France, located 17 kilometers east of Marseille, with population 43,083. Aubagne is the official headquarters of the French Foreign Legion. It is located 15 kilometers east of Marseille in southern France.
Aubagne has developed rapidly in the last few years; the center of town has been renovated and the old quarters restored. Because of the clay in the soil, Aubagne has been the center for pottery since ancient times and today is the leading city in Provence for the famous santon figurines. Even though Aubagne is economically dynamic it has managed to keep its authenticity as a true Provencal community.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Aubagne enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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