Lyon
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Lyon
Country: France

Lyon by the Numbers:

Population: 445,452

Elevation: 659 feet

Average Annual Precipitation: 30.5 inches

Average January Temperature: 38 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 71 degrees F


Quick Facts:

Major Industries: tourism, silk, textiles, chemicals, machinery, printing

Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz, round two-pin plugs

Time Zone: UTC/GMT+1

Country Dialing Code: 33

Area Code: 4


Did You Know? :

Known as the "Silk Capital of the World," Lyon is a hot spot for textile and fashion designers to set up their workshops and boutiques.

Orientation:

Lyon is France's third-largest city and is located in the eastern-central part of the country. Lyon lies 431 km ( 261 miles ) southeast of Paris and 311 km ( 193 miles ) north of Marseille.