Brest
City in France
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Brest is a port city in Brittany, in northwestern France, bisected by the Penfeld river. It’s known for its rich maritime history and naval base. At the mouth of the Penfeld, overlooking the harbor, is the National Navy Museum, housed in the...
Population: 139,163 (2015)
Area: 19.12 mi²
Area1: 49.51 km2 (19.12 sq mi)
Demonym(s): Brestois (masculine); Brestoise (feminine)
Department: Finistère
Elevation: 0–103 m (0–338 ft); (avg. 34 m or 112 ft)
INSEE/Postal code: 29019 /29200