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Saint-Lo
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 kilometres, 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.
Saint-Lo is a town and commune of France, the prefecture of the Manche department, in Normandy. Its population in 1999 was 20,090. Saint-Lo is the chief town of the Arrondissement of Saint-Lo. In the past called Briovere, meaning Bridge on the Vire River in Gaulish, the city is built on, and around ramparts. The name Saint-Lo originates from Saint Laud, bishop of Coutances in the 6th century. The Vire River flows through the city. It is located at an altitude of 7 to 134 meters. Its Land area is 23.19 square kilometers and population in 1999 was 20,090. Density in 1999 was 866 per square kilometers.
Among the only standing buildings after the 1944 bombings was the Notre-Dame church, built in Flamboyant Gothic style from the 13th to the 15th centuries. Its roof and facade were destroyed, as well as one of its two towers and the top of the other one. The church was partially restored after the war. The facade was rebuilt as a plain green schist wall. It most notably features an outdoor pulpit that Victor Hugo protected from demolition planned for town renovation in 1863.
Saint-Lo is also home to the largest of the 23 national stud farms in France. As partial reparations for the destruction of the city, Americans established the hospital memorial, where one can see a fresco by Fernand Leger. It was at that time the largest hospital in Europe. It enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers, and is one of the most visited places. It is also said the place of best geographical environment and can trace its origins back to prehistoric times.
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