Nice

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Nice

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Nice is a major city located on the French Riviera in southeastern France, serving as the prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes department. Founded by Greeks as Nikaia, it has a rich history involving the House of Savoy and the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia. It is famous for the Promenade des Anglais.

Statistics

Area

71.92 km²

Population

357,737

Location