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Viry-Chatillon
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.
Viry-Chatillon is one of most popular destinations in France, and is well known for the quantity of cultural related attractions and monuments. It is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris and is located almost 20.9 kilometers away from the center of Paris. The city possesses a total land area of 6.7 square kilometers, population of 30,257 inhabitants as of 1999 census and density of 4,985 inhabitants per kilometer.
The industrial development in and around Viry-Chatillon has 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. Owing to this intense urbanization, Viry-Chatillon is served by Viry-Chatillon station on Paris regional express railway line D.
Viry-Chatillon is also the place of best geographical environment and can trace its origins back to prehistoric times. This is evident from the archaeological sites found throughout the city. 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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