Gard
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| Number | 30 |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Prefecture | Nîmes |
| Subprefectures | Alès Le Vigan |
| Population | Ranked 48th
106 /km² |
| Area | 5,853 km² |
| Arrondissements | 3 |
| Cantons | 46 |
| Communes | 353 |
| President of the general council | Damien Alary |
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Gard is a département located in the south of France, named after the river Gardon (or Gard).
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History
The Gard area was settled by the Romans in classical times. It was crossed by the Via Domitia, which was constructed in 118 BC.
The département was one of the original 83 département created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the former province of Languedoc.
Geography
Gard is part of the région of Languedoc-Roussillon and is surrounded by the départements of Hérault, Lozère, Aveyron, Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse, and Ardèche.
The highest point in the department is the Mont Aigoual.
Serious flooding has occurred in the département in recent years.
Tourism
Gard contains a part of the Cévennes National Park.
There are important Roman architectural remains in Nîmes, as well as the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct.
External links
- Prefecture website (http://www.gard.pref.gouv.fr/) (in French)
- Conseil Général website (http://www.cg30.fr/) (in French)
- Map of the department (http://www.quid.fr/departements.html?mode=detail&dep=30&style=map)
