Loir-et-cher

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Details
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Number 41
Region Centre
Prefecture Blois
Subprefectures Romorantin-Lanthenay
Vendme
Population
 - Total (1999)
 - Density
Ranked 69th
314,968
50 /km
Area 6,343 km
Arrondissements 3
Cantons 30
Communes 291
President of the
general council
XX
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Loir-et-Cher is a département in north-central France named after its two principal rivers.

History

Loir-et-Cher was one of the original 83 provinces created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Orlanais and Touraine.

Geography

Loir-et-Cher is part of the current region of Centre (Val de Loire) and is surrounded by the departments of Eure-et-Loir, Loiret, Cher, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, and Sarthe. Its main waterways are the rivers Cher and the Loire on which the town of Blois, the préfecture (capital) of the dpartement, is situated.

Demographics

The inhabitants of the department are called Loir-et-Chriens.

Tourism

Loir-et-Cher has a number of historic castles, including the following:

External links

 

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