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| Gard | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| Number | 30 |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Prefecture | Nîmes |
| Subprefectures | Alès Le Vigan |
| Population
- Total (1999) - Density | Ranked 48th
623,125 106 /km² |
| Area | 5,853 km² |
| Arrondissementss | 3 |
| Cantons | 46 |
| Communes | 353 |
| President of the general council | XX |
| Location | |
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Gard is a French département, located in the south of the country. It is named after the Gardon (or Gard) river.
The Gard area was settled by the Romans in classical times. It was crossed by the Via Domitia, which was constructed in 118 BC.
Gard contains a part of the Cévennes National Park.
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