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Kilometre zero
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In many countries, '''Kilometre Zero''' (also written ''km 0'') is a particular location (often in the nation's capital city), from which distances are traditionally measured. A similar notion also exists for individual roads (that is, all locations on the road have a number, depending on their distance from that location), and for individual cities (often the city's central post office is used for this).
Chile
Chile's Autopista Central (the Chilean portion of the Panamerican Highway) has its Kilometre Zero at the intersection with the
Alameda del Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins.
France
The Kilometre Zero (called ''point zéro'') of
France is located on the square facing the main entrance of
Notre Dame de Paris Notre Dame cathedral in
Paris. There, a bronze star is embedded in the pavement, marking the start of all French national trunk roads (''
Route Nationale (France) routes nationales''). The bronze star is considered the official center of the city of Paris.
Philippines
Philippines' National Highway has its Kilometre Zero at the western tip of the central aisle of the Lanao People's Park in
Marawi City.
Russia
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In the largest country of the world, the bronze plaque marking its kilometer zero is situated in
Moscow, just in front of the
Iverskaya Chapel, in a short passage connecting
Red Square with
Manege Square and flanked by the
State Historical Museum and the
City Duma.
Spain
Spain has its Kilometre Zero in the center of the
Plaza del Sol (Madrid) Plaza del Sol in
Madrid.
See also
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Zero Milestone
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Zero Kilometre Stone (Budapest)
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Kilometre Zero
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