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Lyon,
anglicized as Lyons, is a city in
east-central France in the
Rhône-Alpes region, situated between
Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located
at 470 km (292 mi) from Paris, 320
km (199 mi) from Marseille, 160 km
(99 mi) from Geneva, 280 km (174 mi)
from Turin, and 600 km (373 mi) from
Barcelona. The residents of the city
are called Lyonnais (singular and
plural).
The
city of Lyon has 480,660
inhabitants. Together with its
suburbs and satellite towns, Lyon
forms the second-largest
metropolitan area in France after
that of Paris, with the population
of its urban area estimated to be
1,422,331 and that of its
metropolitan area 1,757,180. Its
urban region represents half of the
Rhône-Alpes region population with
2.9 million inhabitants. Lyon is the
capital of this region, as well as
the capital of the smaller Rhône
département.
Lyon
has a long cultural influence on
France and the world. The city is
known for its historical and
architectural landmarks and is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon was
historically known as an important
area for the production and weaving
of silk and in modern times has
developed a reputation as the
capital of gastronomy in France. It
has a significant role in the
history of cinema due to Auguste and
Louis Lumière. The local
professional football team,
Olympique Lyonnais, has increased
the profile of Lyon internationally
through participation in European
football championships.
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