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Sedan is a commune in France, situated within the Grand Est region. It serves as the capital of the arrondissement of Sedan and the cantons of Sedan-Nord, Sedan-Est, and Sedan-Ouest. The town has a population of 23,995, comprising 7,699 males and 8,729 females. Its area is 16.28 square kilometers, and it stands at an elevation of 301 meters above sea level. Sedan shares borders with Balan, Cheveuges, Donchery, and Floing.
The official name of the locality is Sedan, and it uses the postal code 08200. It is twinned with Eisenach. Historical records indicate an inception date of 1424. The town is described in sources such as the Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary and The Nuttall Encyclopædia.
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Sedan ( French pronunciation: [sədɑ̃] ) is a commune in the Ardennes department and Grand Est region of north-eastern France. It is also the chef-lieu (administrative centre) of the arrondissement of the same name.
Sedan is notable as the site of two major battles between the armed forces of France and Germany, both of which were won by Germany. The First Battle of Sedan in 1870 sealed the fate of the Second French Empire and paved the way to the foundation of the German Empire, leading to the subsequent annual celebration of "Sedan Day" in Germany. The Second Battle of Sedan in 1940 achieved a decisive breakthrough by Wehrmacht forces in the Battle of France and ultimately led to the collapse of the French Third Republic.
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