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Blois
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.
Blois is a town and commune in France, the capital of the Loir-et-Cher departement, situated on the banks of the lower river Loire between Orleans and Tours. Blois land area is 37.46 square kilometers, density is 1,313 square kilometers in 1999. Population of the city at the 1999 census was 49,171.
The famous Chateau de Blois, a Renaissance chateau once occupied by King Louis XII, is located in the centre of the city, and an eighteenth century stone bridge spans the Loire. As Blois is centered on a pair of steep hills, winding and steep pathways run through the city, culminating in long staircases at various points. To the west of town, the Foret de Russy is a remainder of the heavy woods that once covered the area.
Blois is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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