A Brief presentation about Marseille's population dynamics, climate, Tourism, the lifestyle of the people and the industy available there

1. Overview of Marseilles City, France

2.  Officially known asFrench Republic (French: Officially known asFrench Republic (French: République françaiseRépublique française ))
 Capital City: ParisCapital City: Paris
 Area: 640, 679 squarekilometers.Area: 640, 679 squarekilometers.
 Currency: Euro (€)Currency: Euro (€)
 Official Language: FrenchOfficial Language: French
 Population: 67 million (asof August 2015)Population: 67 million (asof August 2015)
 Extends from Mediterranean Sea to English Channel and the NorthExtends from Mediterranean Sea to English Channel and the North
Sea, and from Rhein to theAtlantic Ocean.Sea, and from Rhein to theAtlantic Ocean.
 Neighbouring Countries: Belgium, Luxemburg , Germany,Neighbouring Countries: Belgium, Luxemburg , Germany,
Switzerland, Italy and Spain.Switzerland, Italy and Spain.
 France has 6France has 6thth
largest economy in the entire world and 3largest economy in the entire world and 3rdrd
largestlargest
economy in theEuropean Union.economy in theEuropean Union.
 Major Industries: Chemical Industry, Tourism Industry, AircraftMajor Industries: Chemical Industry, Tourism Industry, Aircraft
Industries, Food Processing, Automobilesand so on.Industries, Food Processing, Automobilesand so on.
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4.  Most important port city in the French history and is located on theMost important port city in the French history and is located on the
Golfedu Lion, aMediterranean Bay or on France’ssouth coast.Golfedu Lion, aMediterranean Bay or on France’ssouth coast.
 22ndnd
largest city in France and 3largest city in France and 3rdrd
largest metropolitan area in Francelargest metropolitan area in France
following Parisand Lyon.following Parisand Lyon.
 Regarded as the capital for the administrative sector ofRegarded as the capital for the administrative sector of Pro vence-Pro vence-
Alpes-Cô te d’ Azur,Alpes-Cô te d’ Azur, aprovincein France.aprovincein France.
 Population: 852,516 (asof January, 2012)Population: 852,516 (asof January, 2012)
 Population Density: 3,543 inhabitants/kmPopulation Density: 3,543 inhabitants/km22
 Area: 240.62 kmArea: 240.62 km22
 Liesat an altitudeof 0-640 m from thesealevel.Liesat an altitudeof 0-640 m from thesealevel.
 Neighboring cities: Allauch and AubagneNeighboring cities: Allauch and Aubagne
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Source: Google Maps
Map of MarseillesMap of Marseilles

6. ClimateClimate
 Mersailleshasahot Mediterranean/dry summer subtropical climate.Mersailleshasahot Mediterranean/dry summer subtropical climate.
 Four seasonsnamely, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.Four seasonsnamely, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
 Spring begins in March and ends in May with temperature that range from 15Spring begins in March and ends in May with temperature that range from 15
degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius with an average rainfall of between 40mmdegrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius with an average rainfall of between 40mm
and 50mm per months.and 50mm per months.
 Summer starts in June and ends in August and sees the hottest temperatures andSummer starts in June and ends in August and sees the hottest temperatures and
lowest rainfall of any season with low levelsof relativehumidity.lowest rainfall of any season with low levelsof relativehumidity.
 Autumn comes to Marseille in September and ends in November and sees theAutumn comes to Marseille in September and ends in November and sees the
highest levels of rainfall of any season with October being the wettest month ofhighest levels of rainfall of any season with October being the wettest month of
the year with around 80mm of rainfall. Temperatures in autumn are similar tothe year with around 80mm of rainfall. Temperatures in autumn are similar to
thosein spring.thosein spring.
 Winter in Marseille starts in December and ends in February with averageWinter in Marseille starts in December and ends in February with average
temperature highs of between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius and average lows oftemperature highs of between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius and average lows of
around 2 degreesCelsiuswith moderatelevelsof rainfall.around 2 degreesCelsiuswith moderatelevelsof rainfall.
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Note: The data for charts above are taken from year 2000 to 2012.

9.  Around 600 BC Greek mariners founded Massilia, a trading post, at what is nowAround 600 BC Greek mariners founded Massilia, a trading post, at what is now
Marseille’s Vieux Port. In the 1st century BC, the city lost out by backing Pompey theMarseille’s Vieux Port. In the 1st century BC, the city lost out by backing Pompey the
Great rather than Julius Caesar, whose forces captured Massilia in 49 BC and directedGreat rather than Julius Caesar, whose forces captured Massilia in 49 BC and directed
Roman tradeelsewhere. Massiliastayed afreeport, remaining thelast Western centreofRoman tradeelsewhere. Massiliastayed afreeport, remaining thelast Western centreof
Greek learning before falling into ruin until its revival in the early 10th century by theGreek learning before falling into ruin until its revival in the early 10th century by the
countsof Provence.countsof Provence.
 Marseille became part of France in the 1480s, but retained its rebellious streak. ItsMarseille became part of France in the 1480s, but retained its rebellious streak. Its
citizens embraced the Revolution, sending 500 volunteers to defend Paris in 1792.citizens embraced the Revolution, sending 500 volunteers to defend Paris in 1792.
Heading north, they sang a rousing march recently composed in Strasbourg and everHeading north, they sang a rousing march recently composed in Strasbourg and ever
after dubbed La Marseillaise – now France’s national anthem. Trade with North Africaafter dubbed La Marseillaise – now France’s national anthem. Trade with North Africa
escalated after France occupied Algeria in 1830, and after the 1869 opening of the Suezescalated after France occupied Algeria in 1830, and after the 1869 opening of the Suez
Cana. During WWII Marseillewasbombed by theGermansand Italiansin 1940, and byCana. During WWII Marseillewasbombed by theGermansand Italiansin 1940, and by
theAlliesin 1943–44.theAlliesin 1943–44.
 Marseille is one of Europe’s largest and most important ports, and is burgeoning withMarseille is one of Europe’s largest and most important ports, and is burgeoning with
myriad expansion projects including a redevelopment of its docklands. Just three hoursmyriad expansion projects including a redevelopment of its docklands. Just three hours
from Paris by TGV, arailway serviceof France.from Paris by TGV, arailway serviceof France.
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10.  Marseilleisranked 86Marseilleisranked 86thth
in theworld for businessTourism and eventsinin theworld for businessTourism and eventsin
2012.2012.
 Thefollowing sectorsmaintainstheeconomy of Marseilles:Thefollowing sectorsmaintainstheeconomy of Marseilles:
 Port of MarseillesPort of Marseilles
 Companies, Servicesand high technologiesCompanies, Servicesand high technologies
 Tourism and attractionsTourism and attractions
 EmploymentEmployment
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11.  It is one of the busiest ports onIt is one of the busiest ports on
theMediterranean Sea.theMediterranean Sea.
 It lies to the west of the FrenchIt lies to the west of the French
Riviera on the Gulf of LionRiviera on the Gulf of Lion
(around 200 nautical miles(around 200 nautical miles
northeast of Barcelona, Spain).northeast of Barcelona, Spain).
 This port has connection to theThis port has connection to the
nation’s inland waterwaynation’s inland waterway
network through River Rhone.network through River Rhone.
 This port is the most busiest oilThis port is the most busiest oil
port in France.port in France.
 Major industries in this port:Major industries in this port:
Fishing, Ship building,Fishing, Ship building,
petroleum and refining.petroleum and refining.
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12.  Companiesand high technologiesCompaniesand high technologies
◦ CMA CGMCMA CGM, container shipping company, regarded as “gaint” in container, container shipping company, regarded as “gaint” in container
shipping sector.shipping sector.
◦ Compagnie maritime d’expertises (Comex)Compagnie maritime d’expertises (Comex) , world leader in sub-sea, world leader in sub-sea
engineering and hydraulic systemsengineering and hydraulic systems
◦ EurocopterGroupEurocopterGroup, an EADSCompany, an EADSCompany
◦ AzurPromotelAzurPromotel, an activereal estatedevelopment company, an activereal estatedevelopment company
◦ Château-GombertChâteau-Gombert (technological innovations)(technological innovations)
◦ LuminyLuminy (biotechnology) (biotechnology)
◦ La Belle de MaiLa Belle de Mai (17,000 sq.m. of officesdedicated to multimediaactivities)(17,000 sq.m. of officesdedicated to multimediaactivities)
 ServicesServices
◦ La ProvenceLa Provence, the local daily newspaper, the local daily newspaper
◦ RTMRTM, Marseille’spublic transport company., Marseille’spublic transport company.
◦ Société Nationale Maritime Corse Méditerranée (SNCM)Société Nationale Maritime Corse Méditerranée (SNCM) , a major operator, a major operator
in passenger, vehicleand freight transportation in theWestern Mediterraneanin passenger, vehicleand freight transportation in theWestern Mediterranean
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13.  Marseilles PortMarseilles Port welcomes millions of tourists from all around the worldwelcomes millions of tourists from all around the world
each year. Port is famous site among the tourists mainly for beaches,each year. Port is famous site among the tourists mainly for beaches,
history, architectureand cultureoffering 24 Museumsand 42 Theaters.history, architectureand cultureoffering 24 Museumsand 42 Theaters.
 Le Palais du PharoLe Palais du Pharo,, Le Palais des Congrès et des Expositions (ParcLe Palais des Congrès et des Expositions (Parc
Chanot)Chanot) and the and the World Trade CenterWorld Trade Center are three major exhibition andare three major exhibition and
event hallsin Marseilles.event hallsin Marseilles.
 Notre-Dame de la GardeNotre-Dame de la Garde isacatholic based church built on 1864 B.C.isacatholic based church built on 1864 B.C.
 Parc National des CalanquesParc National des Calanques, a bio-diversity park that is protecting 140, a bio-diversity park that is protecting 140
endangered land animalsand plant species; 60 protected marinespeciesendangered land animalsand plant species; 60 protected marinespecies
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Port of MarseillesPort of Marseilles

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Le Palais du Pharo, an exhibition venueLe Palais du Pharo, an exhibition venue

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Le Palais des Congrès et desLe Palais des Congrès et des
Expositions (Parc Chanot)Expositions (Parc Chanot)
World Trade CenterWorld Trade Center

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Notre-Dame de la GardeNotre-Dame de la Garde

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Some photos from Parc National des CalanquesSome photos from Parc National des Calanques

19.  https://www.wikipedia.org/https://www.wikipedia.org/
 http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Marseille-weather-averages/Provence-Alpes-Cote-http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Marseille-weather-averages/Provence-Alpes-Cote-
dAzur/FR.aspxdAzur/FR.aspx
 http://www.worldportsource.com/ports/review/FRA_Port_of_Marseille_89.phphttp://www.worldportsource.com/ports/review/FRA_Port_of_Marseille_89.php
 http://www.marseille-tourisme.com/en/http://www.marseille-tourisme.com/en/
 http://www.tripadvisor.de/Attractions-g187253-Activities-http://www.tripadvisor.de/Attractions-g187253-Activities-
Marseille_Bouches_du_Rhone_Provence.htmlMarseille_Bouches_du_Rhone_Provence.html
 http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Marseille-weather-averages/Provence-Alpes-Cote-http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Marseille-weather-averages/Provence-Alpes-Cote-
dAzur/FR.aspxdAzur/FR.aspx
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