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–noun

1.	a resort area along the Mediterranean coast, extending from Saint Tropez, in SE France, to La Spezia, in NW Italy. Côte d'Azur.

2.	(often lowercase) any similar coastal resort area: the Florida riviera.

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Riv·i·er·a Audio Help (rĭv'ē-ěr'ə, rē-vyě'rä) Pronunciation Key
A narrow coastal region between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea extending from southeast France to northwest Italy. The Riviera, known as the Côte d'Azur in France, is a popular resort area noted for its flowers grown for use in perfumery.

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Riviera

"Mediterranean seacoast around Genoa," 1632, from It., lit. "bank, shore" (see river). In extended use, the coast from Marseilles to La Spezia, which became popular 19c. as a winter resort.

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riviera
noun
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France; "the Riviera contains some of Europe's most popular resorts"

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Riviera

Narrow strip of land in southeastern France and northwestern Italy on the Mediterranean Sea, also including Monaco. Cannes, Monte Carlo, and Nice are three of its best-known towns and cities.

Note: Its scenic beauty and mild climate make it a popular vacation area.

Note: The French Riviera is also called the Côte d'Azur (the azure coast).

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Riviera Beach, FL (city, FIPS 60975) Location: 26.78295 N, 80.06936 W
Population (1990): 27639 (14078 housing units)
Area: 19.4 sq km (land), 4.4 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 33404

Riviera Beach, MD (CDP, FIPS 66850) Location: 39.16065 N, 76.52335 W
Population (1990): 11376 (4278 housing units)
Area: 6.2 sq km (land), 1.5 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 21122

Riviera, TX Zip code(s): 78379

La Riviera, CA (CDP, FIPS 40410) Location: 38.56687 N, 121.35571 W
Population (1990): 10986 (4427 housing units)
Area: 4.6 sq km (land), 0.5 sq km (water)

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