Calais

:This article is about the French city. Alternate meanings: Boreads (mythical), Calais, Maine, Calais, Vermont

Related Topics:
Boreads - Calais, Maine - Calais, Vermont

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Calais is a city in northern France, located at 50°57N 1°52E. It is in the département of Pas-de-Calais, of which it is a sous-préfecture.

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France - Département - Pas-de-Calais - Sous-préfecture

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Population of the city (commune) at the 1999 census was 77,333 inhabitants (74,800 as of February 2004 estimates). Population of the whole metropolitan area (aire urbaine) at the 1999 census was 125,584.

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Commune - 1999 - 2004 - Aire urbaine

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Calais overlooks the Strait of Dover, the narrowest point in the English Channel, which is only 34 km (21 miles) wide here, and is the closest French town to England. The white cliffs of Dover can easily be seen on a clear day.

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Strait of Dover - English Channel - England - White cliffs of Dover

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The old part of the town, Calais proper (or Calais-Nord), is situated on an artificial island surrounded by canals and harbours. The modern part of the town, St-Pierre, lies to the south and southeast.

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