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Saumur
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.
Saumur is one of most popular destinations in France, and is well known for the quantity of cultural related attractions and monuments. It is a town and commune in the Maine-et-Loire department on the Loire River at 47.269 degree North and 0.068 degree West, with an approximate population of 30,000 inhabitants as of 2001. The total land area of the town is 6635 square kilometers. Saumur is also a home to the Cadre Noir, the National School of Horsemanship, known for its annual horse shows, as well as the officer school for armed forces.
The industrial development in Saumur has also been a determining factor for its economic growth and population and although the industry is losing force in the last decades, the might of the sector services continues attracting new inhabitants in the city. As a result, Saumur 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.
Saumur is a city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages. It is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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