Biarritz
Biarritz (beer-ITS, BEER-its, BEE-ə-RITS, -rits, , also spelled Miarritze Occitan: Biàrritz) is a city on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in the French Basque Country in southwestern France. It is located 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the border with Spain. It is a luxurious seaside tourist destination known for the Hôtel du Palais (originally built for the Empress Eugénie c.), its seafront casinos, and its surfing culture.
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| Government:Mayor | Michel Veunac
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| Area | 11.66 km (4.50 sq mi)
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| Elevation | 0–85 m (0–279 ft)
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| Population | 25,518
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| Population:Density | 2,200/km (5,700/sq mi)
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| Elevation | 0–85 m (0–279 ft)
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