Nancy, Meurthe et Moselle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nancy
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Place Stanislas
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Meurthe-et-Moselle |
| Arrondissement | Nancy |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine du Grand Nancy |
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15.01 km2 (5.80 sq mi) |
| Population
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105,067 |
| • Density | 6,999.8/km2 (18,129/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Nancéiens |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
54395 /54000
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| Elevation | 188–253 m (617–830 ft) (avg. 212 m or 696 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Nancy is a cool city in France. It's like the main town, or prefecture, of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. This area is part of the Lorraine region in France. A long time ago, Nancy was the capital of an old kingdom called the Duchy of Lorraine.
Nancy has a climate like many places near an ocean. This means it usually has mild winters and warm summers. It's not too hot or too cold most of the time.
Learning in Nancy
Nancy has many places for learning. One important school is the École pour l'informatique et les nouvelles technologies. This school teaches students about computers and new technologies. It helps young people get ready for jobs in the tech world.
Friends Around the World
Nancy has special friendships with cities in other countries. These are called "sister cities" or "twin cities." It means they share ideas and cultures. It's a way for cities to learn from each other. Here are some of Nancy's sister cities:
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