A is for Atlantic Arc

Because of the fact that cities such as Glasgow, Cork, Cardiff, Brest, Nantes, Angers, Bordeaux, Bayonne-Anglet-Biarritz, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostella, Braga, Oporto, Lisbon, and Seville share the same geographical position as Rennes, the cities of the western edge of the European Union have grouped together to establish a balance in the European development process. They share a common culture, identity, and other resources, and are thereby expressing their desire for stronger corporate action as a network.
The first conference of the cities of the Atlantic Arc took place in Rennes on the 6 and 7 of July, 2000.


OK, that wasn't that interesting, but I'm going through the whole book. :)