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Nantes was earlier the capital of Brittany. In the year 1962, Nantes was transferred to the Pays de la Loire region. Breton fortunes were an integral part of this city's history. The city is located by the sea and is one of France's major ports. Nantes-Atlantic acts as a metropolitan center for the west of France. This city was the birthplace of Jules Vernes. Nantes was also the cradle of surrealism. This city is also a popular destination for holidays in France. The lovely River Loire flows through this city and for the same reason, Nantes is often referred to as the great river city.
State: Pays-de-la-Loire
Country: France
Location: Nantes is located in Western France.
Geographic Coordinates: Latitude 47°13'05"N, Longitude 01°33'10"W
Area: Nantes has an area of 65.19 square kilometer
Population: 280,600 (2004 estimate)
Age Structure: In Nantes, people below 25 years of age comprise 35% of the population.
Racial Makeup: French law forbids taking any data related to race or religious groups in a census. It is thus not possible to know the racial make up of any French city.
Economy: Nantes holds the 3rd financial position in the economically powerful France. All the industries in the service sector are established in this city.
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