Nice (disambiguation) facts for kids

Nice is a word that can mean a few different things! It's often used to describe something pleasant or kind, but it's also the name of several places and even a computer language. When you see "Nice," it's important to look at the context to understand which one is being talked about.

Places Called Nice

There are a few interesting places around the world named Nice.

Nice, France

Nice (pronounced like "niece") is a famous and beautiful city located in the south of France. It sits right on the Mediterranean Sea, which means it has lovely beaches and a warm climate. Many people visit Nice for its sunny weather, historic old town, and the famous Promenade des Anglais, a long walkway along the coastline.

Nice is also home to:

• OGC Nice: This is a professional French football (soccer) club based in the city. They play in France's top football league.
• Treaty of Nice: This was an important agreement signed in Nice by leaders of the European Union (EU) in 2001. A treaty is a formal agreement between countries. The European Council is a group of leaders from EU countries who meet to discuss important issues. The Treaty of Nice helped prepare the EU for new countries joining.

Nicaea (İznik), Turkey

Nicaea (now called İznik) is a historic town in Turkey. It's famous for being the location of two very important meetings in history:

• First Council of Nicaea: This meeting happened in 325 AD. A council is a large meeting or assembly, often of religious leaders.
• Second Council of Nicaea: This meeting took place in 787 AD.

Nice, California

There's also a small town called Nice in the state of California in the United States. It's located near Clear Lake, which is the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within California.

In Computers

The word "Nice" can also refer to something in the world of computers!

Nice (Programming Language)

Nice is the name of a computer programming language. A programming language is a special set of instructions that computer programmers use to write software and tell computers what to do. Nice is known as an "object-oriented" programming language, which is a way of organizing code to make it easier to build complex programs.

Related Pages

• NICE (disambiguation)

See Also

In Spanish: Nice para niños