Gard Gard Eure-et-Loir Category="Départements of France"Category="Gard"

Gard
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Information
Number	30
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon
Prefecture	Nîmes
Subprefectures	Alès Le Vigan
Population -Total (1999) -Density	Ranked 34th 623,125 106/km²
Area	5853 km²
Arrondissements	3
Cantons	46
Communes	353
President of the General Council	Damien Alary
Location
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Gard is a Département located in Le midi, the south of France, named after the river Gardon (or Gard).

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 départements created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the ancient 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.

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.

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