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Orléans.net appraisal
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1. Orléans (Latin, meaning "golden"), is a city and commune in north-central France, about 130 km (80 miles) south-west of Paris. It is the préfecture (capital) of the Loiret département and of the Centre région. Population (1999): 113,126.
2. Orléans is also a suburban area in eastern Ontario, which became part of the city of Ottawa in 2001. It is located in the eastern part of the city along the Ottawa River, about 16 km (10 miles) from downtown Ottawa. The estimated 2005 population of Orléans is about 100,000. The Canada 2001 Census gave Orléans a population of 84,695. Orléans is known for being the wealthiest suburb in Ottawa, with its big houses and city-renowned schools.
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