Le Havre
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Le Havre, founded in 1517 by Francis I, is a major port city in Normandy, France. Situated on the Seine estuary, it became a crucial hub for trade, initially including the slave trade. Post-WWII, the city was rebuilt in concrete by Auguste Perret and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Statistics
Area
46.95 km²
Population
166,687