Lorient
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lorient is a town and seaport located in the Morbihan department of Brittany, western France. Founded in 1664 with the establishment of the French East Indies Company, it initially served as a subsidiary to Port-Louis. The city's name originates from 'Le Soleil d'Orient', the first ship built there in 1669.
Statistics
Area
17.48 km²
Population
58,329