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Rodez
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.
Rodez is a city and community in southern France, in the Aveyron department and was the historic capital of Rouergue. The city’s population as per the 1999 census was 23,707, and the density in 1999 was 2,120 per square kilometers. Rodez is an episcopal city since the 4th century, featuring an impressive 80 meter tall cathedral. One of its specificities is a totally closed western wall. Indeed this face was part of the city's defence wall. Rodez is by tradition an agricultural trade center. Rodez is served by the close by Rodez Marcillac Airport, situated on the territory of the commune of Salles-la-Source.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, luxurious hotels and cottages, Rodez is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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