typical city space

Colmar

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February 24th 2006
France, not Germany! Colmar is an Alsatian city...Alsace being the Rhein River valley "shared" by France and Germany. Most of the towns in Alsace (or Elsass) have German names, and throughout history they have been French, German, Austrian, and once Swedish! Now the border between the two countries is the river itself, and not the mountains on either side of the valley. The two countries don ... read more

Europe » France » Alsace

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more