Bas-Rhin
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| Bas-Rhin | |
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| Missing image Blason_france_Bas-Rhin_petit.jpg Coat of Arms du Bas-Rhin Details | |
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| Number | 67 |
| Region | Alsace |
| Prefecture | Strasbourg |
| Subprefecture | Haguenau Molsheim Saverne Sélestat Wissembourg |
| Population | Ranked 18th
216 /km² |
| Area | 4,755 km² |
| Arrondissements | 7 |
| Cantons | 44 |
| Communes | 526 |
| President of the general council | Philippe Richert |
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Bas-Rhin is a French département, named after the Rhine river.
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History
The département was created on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution.
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Geography
The Rhine River has always been of importance to the area.
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Economy
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Demographics
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Culture
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Miscellaneous topics
Strasbourg is the seat of the European parliament.
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External link
- Conseil Général website (http://www.cg67.fr/)
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