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Amiens

Amiens is the capital of the northern French region of Hauts-de-France. As well as its own attractions, the city makes a practical base from which to explore the area of the First World War's Western Front located nearby.

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Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
French
Language
French
Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Power plugs
Type C/E
Power plugs
Type C, E · 230 V
Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Picardy, France · Population: 136K · Calling code: +33

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