Lyon ( or ; , ; ), also known as "Lyons" , is a city in east-central France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, about from Paris, from Marseille and from Saint-Étienne. Inhabitants of the city are called "Lyonnais". 

Lyon had a population of 506,615 in 2014 and is France's third-largest city after Paris and Marseille. Lyon is the capital of the Metropolis of Lyon and the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The metropolitan area of Lyon had a population of 2,237,676 in 2013, the second-largest in France after Paris. 

The city is known for its cuisine and gastronomy and historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon was historically an important area for the production and weaving of silk. 

Lyon played a significant role in the history of cinema: it is where Auguste and Louis Lumière invented the cinematographe. It is also known for its light festival, the Fête des Lumières, which begins every 8 December and lasts for four days, earning Lyon the title of Capital of Lights. 

Economically, Lyon is a major centre for banking, as well as for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. The city contains a significant software industry with a particular focus on video games, and in recent years has fostered a growing local start-up sector. Lyon hosts the international headquarters of Interpol, Euronews, and International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon was ranked 19th globally and second in France for innovation in 2014. It ranked second in France and 39th globally in Mercer's 2015 liveability rankings. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. In what city did Lumiere invent cinematography?
2. What city was the site of Lumiere's invention of cinematography?
3. What city was the birthplace of Lumiere's cinematography?
Q2:
1. Why do people call Lyon the Capital of LIghts?
2. How did Lyon get the nickname the Capital of Lights?
3. What made people start calling Lyon the Capital of Lights?
Q3:
1. What is the name of Lyon's light festival?
2. What is Lyon's festival of lights called?
3. What is the name for the festival of lights in Lyon?
Q4:
1. Is Lyon's lights festival a month long?
2. Does the Fête des Lumières last a month?
3. Does Lyon celebrate the Fête des Lumières for an entire month?
Q5:
1. What is the start date of the Fête des Lumières?
2. If you want to see the whole Fête des Lumières, when should you arrive in Lyon?
3. When is it best to arrive in Lyon if I want to see the entire Fête des Lumières?
Q6:
1. Are there any historical landmarks in Lyon?
2. Are there any historically important locations in Lyon?
3. Does Lyon have any historical landmarks?
Q7:
1. Are there any architectural landmarks in Lyon?
2. Are there any architecturally important locations in Lyon?
3. Does Lyon have any architectural landmarks?
Q8:
1. What organization has a list of important landmarks across the globe?
2. What organization keeps track of worldwide important landmarks?
3. Which association is tasked with taking stock of important places in the world?
Q9:
1. What textile is commonly made in Lyon?
2. What fabric is Lyon associated with?
3. Which fabric is commonly made in Lyon?
Q10:
1. Is silk weaved or produced in Lyon?
2. Do they weave or produce silk in Lyon?
3. Does Lyon weave or produce silk?
Q11:
1. Is Germany the country where Lyon is located?
2. Can Lyon be found within Germany?
3. Is Lyon a German city?
Q12:
1. Where can Lyon be found?
2. What is the location of Lyon?
3. Where in Europe is Lyon?
Q13:
1. What is the east-central region of France?
2. What is the name for the east central region of France?
3. What do the French call the east-central part of their country?
Q14:
1. What is the name for inhabitants of Lyon?
2. What do you call someone who lives in Lyon?
3. What would be an adjective that describes me, if I lived in Lyon?
Q15:
1. How many French cities are larger than Lyon?
2. How many cities does France have that are bigger than Lyon?
3. What is the number of French cities that outrank Lyon in size?
Q16:
1. Is Paris a city that's bigger than Lyon?
2. Is Paris one of the cities that outranks Lyon in size?
3. Does Paris count among French cities that are larger than Lyon?
Q17:
1. What city along with Paris is bigger than Lyon?
2. Which French city outranks Lyon in size, that is not Paris?
3. Which city in France, other than Paris, is larger than Lyon?
Q18:
1. Is Lyon known for its food?
2. Is lyonnais gastronomy well known?
3. Is gastronomy one of Lyon's claims to fame?
Q19:
1. Do people who work in the video game industry often work in Lyon?
2. If I worked making video games, would there be work for me in Lyon?
3. Are there a lot of jobs in the video game sector in Lyon?
Q20:
1. Do people who work in the banking industry often work in Lyon?
2. If I worked as a banker, would there be work for me in Lyon?
3. Are there a lot of jobs in the banking sector in Lyon?
