Magny-Cours facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Magny-Cours
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 Magny-Cours
Location in France
Magny-Cours
Location in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Nièvre |
| Arrondissement | Nevers |
| Canton | Imphy |
| Intercommunality | Loire et Allier |
| Area
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31.87 km2 (12.31 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,486 |
| • Density | 46.627/km2 (120.76/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
58152 /58470
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| Elevation | 181–277 m (594–909 ft) (avg. 200 m or 660 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Magny-Cours is a small town, also known as a commune, in central France. It is located in the Nièvre department. This town is most famous for its exciting car racing track, the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.
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Discovering Magny-Cours
Magny-Cours is a quiet place in the heart of France. It is part of the Nièvre department, which is like a county or region. The town itself is not very big, with a population of about 1,500 people.
The Famous Race Track
The main reason many people know about Magny-Cours is its world-famous auto racing circuit. This track is called the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. It is a special place where very fast cars race.
Home of Grand Prix Racing
For many years, the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours hosted the Formula One French Grand Prix. Formula One is one of the highest classes of auto racing. Drivers from all over the world came to compete here. The French Grand Prix was a very important race on the Formula One calendar. It brought many fans and visitors to Magny-Cours.
A Place for Learning About Cars
Besides the race track, Magny-Cours is also home to a special school. This school is called the Institut supérieur de l'automobile et des transports. Students here learn all about cars and how they work. They study transportation, engineering, and design. It is a great place for anyone who loves cars and wants to work in the auto industry.
See also
In Spanish: Magny-Cours para niños
