Bas-Rhin



         


Bas-Rhin

Details
Information
Number67
RegionAlsace
PrefectureStrasbourg
SubprefectureHaguenau
Molsheim
Saverne
Sélestat
Wissembourg
Population


 - Total (1999)
 - Density

Ranked 18th


1,026,120


216 /km²
Area4,755 km²
Arrondissements7
Cantons44
Communes526
President of the
general council
Philippe Richert
Location

Bas-Rhin is a French département, named after the Rhine river.

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History

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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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