Which region is Strasbourg?

Which region is Strasbourg?

Strasbourg, German Strassburg, city, capital of Bas-Rhin département, Grand Est région, eastern France. It lies 2.5 miles (4 km) west of the Rhine River on the Franco-German frontier.

What country is east of Strasbourg?

Strasbourg is situated at the eastern border of France with Germany. This border is formed by the Rhine, which also forms the eastern border of the modern city, facing across the river to the German town Kehl.

What is the eastern region of France called?

Grand Est français
Permanent name Grand Est français, a term used to refer to the northeast quarter of Metropolitan France, although this term refers to a geographic region larger than just ACAL.

What area in France is Strasbourg?

30.22 mi²
Strasbourg/Area

How far is Strasbourg from German border?

2 miles
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Strasbourg is the capital of France’s Alsace region and just a two-hour train ride from Paris. But it’s also just 2 miles (3 km) from the border of Germany, and a popular port call for cruises down the Rhine River.

Where is Alsace located?

France
Alsace is a region in north-eastern France that borders Switzerland and Germany. In fact, it is so close to Germany that you can travel by tram from the regional capital Strasbourg, to Kehl, the nearest German city, in just 15 minutes. Although Alsace is part of France, its borders have not always been clear.

Where is metropolitan France?

Metropolitan France is the part of France (FR) located in Europe, including the island of Corsica. It can also be described as mainland France plus Corsica. The term excludes overseas departments and territories.

Where is North East France?

We’ve grouped the regions of Île-de-France (Paris), Picardy, Nord-Pas de Calais, Champagne, Burgundy, Franche-Comté and Alsace-Lorraine to create the North East area of France.