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Marseille

City in southern France

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# Marseille **Marseille** (Provençal Occitan: *Marselha*) is the second-most populous city in France and a major Mediterranean port located in the southern part of the country. It serves as the prefecture of the **Bouches-du-Rhône** department and the capital of the **Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur** region. ### Geography Situated within the historic province of Provence, Marseille occupies a strategic location on the coast of the **Mediterranean Sea**, positioned near the mouth of the **Rhône** river. Its coastal setting has historically established it as a primary gateway for trade and migration between Europe, North Africa, and the Levant. ### Demographics As of January 2022, Marseille has a population of **877,215** inhabitants within its city proper. It maintains its status as France's second-largest city, following Paris, and functions as the core of the Marseille-Aix-en-Provence metropolitan area. ### Administration * **Country:** France * **Region:** Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur * **Department:** Bouches-du-Rhône (13) * **Status:** Prefecture of Department and Region

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