Lille

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Lille

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Lille is a city in northern France, historically part of French Flanders. Situated on the Deûle River, it serves as the capital of the Hauts-de-France region and the Nord department. Lille has a rich history marked by sieges and changing allegiances, from the Burgundian State to France under Louis XIV.

Statistics

Area

35.00 km²

Population

238,246

Location