Loiret
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| Information | |
| Number | 45 |
| Region | Centre |
| Prefecture | Orléans |
| Subprefectures | Montargis Pithiviers |
| -1999 -Population density>Density | Ranked 35th 618,126 91/km² |
| Area | 6775 km² |
| Arrondissements | 3 |
| Cantons | 41 |
| Communes | 334 |
| President of the General Council | Eric Doligé UMP |
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Loiret is a département in north-central France named after the Loiret River.
History
Loiret was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the former province of Orléanais.Geography
Loiret is part of the current region of Centre (Val de Loire) and is surrounded by the departments of Seine-et-Marne, Yonne, Nièvre, Cher, Loir-et-Cher, and Eure-et-Loir.Tourism
Orléans is a popular tourist destination, with its cathedral of St. Croix.See also
- Cantons of the Loiret département
- Communes of the Loiret département
- Arrondissements of the Loiret département
External links
- [Prefecture website] (in French)
- [Conseil Général website] (in French)
- http://www.loiret.com
- http://www.virtourist.com/europe/orleans/01.htm
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