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| Gard | |
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| 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 |
| Arrondissementss | 3 |
| Cantons | 46 |
| Communes | 353 |
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Gard is a French département, located in the south of the country. It is named after the Gardon (or Gard) river.
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2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Miscellaneous topics 7 External links |
The Gard area was settled by the Romans in classical times. It was crossed by the Via Domitia, which was constructed in 118 BC.
Gard contains a part of the Cévennes National Park.
Touristic highlights:
History
Geography
Economy
Demographics
Culture
Miscellaneous topics