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Gard

Gard
Information
Number 30
Region Languedoc-Roussillon
Prefecture Nîmes
Subprefectures Alès
Le Vigan
Population


 - Total (1999)
 - Density

Ranked 48th


623,125


106 /km²
Area 5,853 km²
Arrondissements 3
Cantons 46
Communes 353
President of the
general council
 
Location
Location of du Gard in France

Gard is a département located in the south of France named after the river Gardon (or Gard).

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History

The Gard area was settled by the Romans in classical times. It was crossed by the Via Domitia, which was constructed in 118 BC.

The department was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the fromer province of Languedoc.

Geography

Gard is part of the region of Languedoc-Roussillon and is surrounded by the departments of Hérault, Lozère, Aveyron, Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse, and Ardeche.

The highest point in the department is the Mont Aigoual.

Serious flooding has occurred in the department in recent years.

Tourism

Gard contains a part of the Cévennes National Park.

There are important Roman architectural remains in Nîmes, as well as the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct.

Images

Signpost welcoming travellers into the Gard, at .
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Signpost welcoming travellers into the Gard, at Beaucaire.

Miscellaneous topics

Communes of the Gard département

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Last updated: 05-13-2005 07:56:04