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Toulon


Toulon is a city in southern France on the Mediterranean coast. The city is the site of a major French naval base, and as of 2004, had an estimated population of 168,639.


Key Facts about Toulon


Here are some facts about Toulon:
  1. Toulon is a city in southern France on the Mediterranean coast.

  2. As of 2004, Toulon had an estimated population of 168,639.

  3. Toulon is believed to have been established in about the 2nd century BCE, when the Romans founded a colony on the present day site of the city known as Telo Martius.

  4. During the Roman period, Telo Martius was one of the principal dye manufacturing centers for the purple dye used for imperial robes. These were made from a local sea snail, murex, and acorns from oak trees.

  5. The province of Provence became part of France in 1486. Soon after in 1494, King Charles VIII of France began construction of a military port on the site.

  6. Today, Toulon is home to a major French naval base, is home to the French Mediterranean Fleet, and is the home port of the French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle.



Weather in Toulon


Toulon has a Mediterranean climate. Summers are generally hot, and Winters mild. Rain is rare, but when it does occur, can be torrential.

A distinctive feature of Toulon's climate is the wind. Strong winds occur on average on about one third of days in the year. On occasion, winds from North Africa, known as Sirocco, can bear reddish sand carried from the Sahara.

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Books about Toulon


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Michelin Marseille/Toulon/Nice, France Map No. 84 (Michelin Maps & Atlases)

By Michelin Travel Publications

Michelin Travel Publications
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  • ISBN: 2067000845
  • EAN: 9782067000841
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My Travel Journal Toulon: Create a memory book Vacation or Summer Traveling Log Book for Teenagers - Keepsake for Recording Your Memories from Your Journeys - Travel Journal For Couples

By CHINTE MOLISH

Independently published
Released: July 15th, 2022
Paperback (120 pages)

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  • Number of Pages: 120
  • Author: CHINTE MOLISH
  • Publication Date: July 15th, 2022
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Toulon (France) Inkmap - maps for eReaders, sightseeing, museums, going out, hotels (English)

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  • Number of Pages: 185
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Toulon Sunshine -- A Kid's Guide To Toulon, France

By Penelope Dyan

Bellissima Publishing
Released: May 8th, 2017
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  • Brand: Bellissima Publishing
  • ISBN: 1614772819
  • EAN: 9781614772811
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  • Format: Large Print
  • Edition: Large type / Large print
  • Number of Pages: 34
  • Author: Penelope Dyan
  • Publication Date: May 8th, 2017
  • Release Date: May 8th, 2017
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