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'''Strasbourg''' is a city of eastern [[France]], located close to the [[River Rhine]] where that river formers the [[border]] between France and [[Germany]]. Strasbourg is the main city of the region of [[Alsace]]; the language and culture of this typical borderland area show a mix of French and German influence. The city, and the Alsace-Lorraine area, were annexed by Germany at the end of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, and were only regained by France in 1918; they were again annexed by Germany in the period 1940-45. Strasbourg was created the administrative centre of the [[Council of Europe]] in 1949 to symbolise the determination that no more wars should take place in [[Europe]].

'''Strasbourg''' is a city of eastern [[France]], located close to the [[River Rhine]] where that river forms the [[border]] between France and [[Germany]]. Strasbourg is the main city of the region of [[Alsace]] and the language and culture of this typical borderland area show a mix of French and German influence. The city and the Alsace-Lorraine area were annexed by Germany at the end of the [[Franco-Prussian War]] of 1870-71, and were only regained by France in 1918. they were again annexed by Germany in the period 1940-45. Strasbourg was created as the administrative centre of the [[Council of Europe]] in 1949 to symbolise the determination that no more wars should take place in [[Europe]].

The [[European Parliament]] also meets in Strasbourg, although its main centre is [[Brussels]]. Strasbourg has benefitted in many ways from the presence of a well-paid administrative class; its restaurants are said toi be among the best in Europe.

The [[European Parliament]] also meets in Strasbourg, although its main centre is [[Brussels]]. Strasbourg's its restaurants are said to be among the best in Europe.

[[Category:French Cities and Towns]]

[[Category:French Cities and Towns]]