Marseille
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Marseille
Country: France

Marseille by the Numbers:

Population: 1,604,550 ( 2007 )
Elevation: 118 feet
Average January Temperature: 52 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 85 degrees F
Average Precipitation: 23 inches

Quick Facts:

Major Industry: petrochemical and chemical, steel, food, aeronautics, microelectronics, textiles
Electricity: 220 volts, 60 Hz; standard two-pin plug
Time Zone: UTC/GMT +1
Country Dialing Code: 33
Area Code: 4

Did You Know?

Marseille has made its way onto the silver screen as an exciting and exotic locale for films like The French Connection and its sequel.

Orientation:

Marseille is the second largest city in France and is located on the southeastern coast of the country along the Mediterranean Sea. The city is southwest of Nice, east of Toulouse and southeast of Paris.