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From 2011.igem.org

Lyon is one of the most important city of France with almost half a million of inhabitants and a superficy of 50 km². It's also the second touristic city after Paris with 6 millions of tourists every year. It is the capital of Rhone (department) and the Rhone Alpes (region).

The first real town in this area was found in 43 BC. The strategic location permitted the expanse of the town and it became the capital of the empire of Gaule in 27 BC. Today a great area of the city is listed in the world heritage of UNESCO, like the old town, Fourvière, Croix Rousse among others.