Allier



         


Allier
Information
Number03
RegionAuvergne
PrefectureMoulins
SubprefecturesMontluçon
Vichy
Population


 - Total (1999)
 - Density

Ranked 63rd


344,721


47 /km²
Area7,340 km²
Arrondissements3
Cantons35
Communes320
President of the
general council
XX
Location

Allier is a French département, named after the Allier River.

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History

Allier was created in 1790 out of portions of the former provinces of Auvergne and communes of the Allier département.

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Economy

Allier is the most productive agricultural area of the Auvergne.

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Demographics

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Culture

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