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Kilometre Zero of French national highways, located in Paris on the square facing the main entrance of Notre Dame cathedral, and considered the official center of the city of Paris.

In many countries, although none in the English speaking world, Kilometre Zero (also written km 0) or similar terms in other languages, 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). Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... Image File history File links Notre_dame-kilometer-zero. ... Image File history File links Notre_dame-kilometer-zero. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du Trocadéro. ... Notre Dame de Paris Western Facade Notre Dame de Paris (French for Our Lady of Paris, meaning the church in Paris dedicated to the Virgin Mary), often known simply as Notre Dame in English, is a Gothic cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in Paris... A cathedral is a religious building for worship, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Roman Catholic, Anglican and some Lutheran churches, which serves as a bishops seat, and thus as the central church of a diocese. ... The term Anglosphere describes a certain group of English-speaking countries. ...

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. Alameda del Libertador Bernardo OHiggins is Santiagos main road, that flows west-to-east in the center of the greater urban area. ...

France

The Kilometre Zero (called point zéro) of France is located on the square facing the main entrance of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris (48.85341° N 2.34880° E WGS 84). There, a bronze star is embedded in the pavement, marking the start of all French national trunk roads (routes nationales). The bronze star is considered the official centre of the city of Paris. Notre Dame de Paris Western Facade Notre Dame de Paris (French for Our Lady of Paris, meaning the church in Paris dedicated to the Virgin Mary), often known simply as Notre Dame in English, is a Gothic cathedral on the eastern half of the ÃŽle de la Cité in Paris... A cathedral is a religious building for worship, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Roman Catholic, Anglican and some Lutheran churches, which serves as a bishops seat, and thus as the central church of a diocese. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du Trocadéro. ... WGS 84 is the 1984 revision of the World Geodetic System. ... A Route Nationale, or simply nationales, is a trunk road in France. ...

Kilometer Zero is also the name of a literary journal once published from the famous book shop Shakespeare and Company. The Short Step by Kilometer Zero, Beijing, May 2005 Kilometer Zero is a collective of international artists and writers that produces magazines, theatre, and artistic performances. ... Shakespeare and Company store, Paris, 2004 Shakespeare and Company, is an independent bookstore located in the 5th arrondissement of Pariss Left Bank. ...

India

The resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi (known as Raj Ghat) is the point from which all highway distances are measured. The Raj Ghat has a milestone at its entrance that reads "0 KM". Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Gujarati: , Hindi: , IAST: mohandās karamcand gāndhÄ«, IPA: ) (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948), was a major political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian independence movement. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Delhi   (Hindi: , Urdu: ‎, Punjabi: ) is the second-largest metropolis in India after Mumbai with a population of 13 million. ... Raj Ghat, Delhi Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. ... Raj Ghat, Delhi Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. ...

Philippines

The big flagpole west of the Rizal Monument in Rizal Park is Kilometer Zero for road distances on the island of Luzon and the rest of the Philippines. Luneta Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. ... Map of the Philippines showing the island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. ...

Romania

Main article: Kilometre Zero (Bucharest)

The Kilometre Zero of Romania is marked by a monument located in front of Saint George's Church in central Bucharest. The Kilometre Zero monument in Bucharest The Kilometre Zero monument (Romanian: Kilometrul zero) located in central Bucharest, Romania in front of Saint Georges Church was created by Constantin Baraski in 1938. ... Status Capital of Romania Mayor Adriean Videanu, since 2005 Area 228 km² Population (2005) 2,064,000[1] Density 8,443 inh/km² Geographical coordinates Web site http://www1. ...

Russia

The Iberian Gate and Chapel.

In the largest country of the world, the bronze plaque marking its kilometre zero is situated in Moscow, just in front of the Iberian Chapel, in a short passage connecting Red Square with Manege Square and flanked by the State Historical Museum and the City Duma. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x762, 191 KB) 19th-century postcard of Manezhnaya Square in Moscow Status: Public Domain / Source: Library of Congress / Site: Library of Congress File links The following pages link to this file: Moscow ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x762, 191 KB) 19th-century postcard of Manezhnaya Square in Moscow Status: Public Domain / Source: Library of Congress / Site: Library of Congress File links The following pages link to this file: Moscow ... The gate and chapel in the late 19th century. ... Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area  - City 1,081 km² Population  - City (2007)    - Density 10,469,000   9684. ... The gate and chapel in the late 19th century. ... For other uses, see Red Square (disambiguation). ... The Manege Square in 2002. ... State Historical Museum, as seen from Red Square The State Historical Museum of Russia is a museum of Russian history located at one end of Red Square in Moscow. ... Revolution Square and Moscow City Hall in 2000. ...

Spain

Spain has its Kilometre Zero in the centre of the Puerta del Sol in Madrid(incidentaly located just in front of the Casa del Reloj, whose clock marks official time in Spain, according to the urban legend). Puerta del Sol, from left to right, the House of the Post Office, Calle Mayor and the statue of Charles III The Puerta del Sol (Spanish for Sun Gate) is one of the most well known and busiest places in Madrid. ... Motto: De Madrid al Cielo (From Madrid to Heaven) Location Coordinates: Country Spain Autonomous Community Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid Province Madrid Administrative Divisions 21 Neighborhoods 127 Founded 9th century Government  - Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón (PP) Area  - Land 607 km² (234. ...

The 2000 film Km. 0 was a romantic comedy set in Madrid. 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Km. ...

See also

• Zero Milestone
• Zero Kilometre Stone (Budapest)

Zero Milestone, 1923 The Zero Milestone is a monument in Washington, D.C. intended as the initial milestone from which all road distances in the United States should be reckoned. ... Physical location of Zero Kilometre Stone in Hungary, at the entrance of the tunnel near Lánchíd, Budapest Zero Kilometre Stone is a 3 m high limestone sculpture in Budapest, forming a zero sign, and an inscription on its pedestal reading KM for kilometres. ...

External links

• Official English-language site of Km. 0, the 2000 Spanish film