Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - PACA
Key Competitive Attractions
The PACA region consists of three world-renowned territories: Provence, Alpes and Cote d'Azur, with a combined population of 4.7 million people. PACA is the 3rd French and 19th European region by its wealth.
Key competitive advantages:
- Third most prosperous economy of any French region, at the forefront of research and development
- Nine thriving industry clusters
- The most popular French region for French tourists, and second most popular among foreign tourists
- Thirty thousand new businesses are created every year
- The region welcomes 35 million tourists every year, generating 170,000 jobs and €7.7 billion of spending
- Outstanding environment, balancing a healthy business base, culture and stunning scenery
- The region accounts for 30% of the National production and processing of crude oil
- Excellent communications, home to France's largest seaport - Marseille, and two of the largest international airports in France - Nice-Cote d'Azur, and Marseille Provence
The region is also home to one of the biggest concentrations of intellectual resources and technology in Europe, producing strong economic activity across a diverse range of sectors including:
- Life sciences
- Telecommunications
- Aerospace
- Microelectronics
- Marine technologies
- Creative industries
- Food and drink production
- Chemicals
- Logistics
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