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Picardie

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Région Picardie
Blason de la Picardie
Détails
Information
Capital: Amiens
Population


 - Total


 - Density


1 857 481 (1999)


96 /km²
Area 19 399 km²
Arrondissements 13
Cantons 129
Communes 2 292
President of the
regional council
Claude Gewerc
Départements
Aisne (02)
Oise (60)
Somme (80)
Location
Localisation de la Picardie en France

Picardie is one of the 26 administrative regions of France. It is located in the northern part of France. It became a province in 1477. The capital is Aimens. The main crops of Picardie are wheat, sugar beets, and fodder.

External link

  • Site of the Conseil Régional: http://www.cr-picardie.fr/




Last updated: 10-24-2004 05:10:45