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| Bas-Rhin | |
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| Information | |
| 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.
The Rhine River has always been of importance to the area.
Strasbourg is the seat of the European parliament.