Aude



         


Aude

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RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
PrefectureCarcassonne
SubprefecturesLimoux
Narbonne
Population


 - Total (1999)
 - Density

Ranked 71st


309,770


50 /km²
Area6,139 km²
Arrondissements3
Cantons35
Communes438
President of the
general council
XX
Location

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

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History

The Roman road Via Domitia was crossing Aude in classical times.

Aude is the heart of the Cathare world and is an area of great historical significance.

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Geography

Aude is located between the sea and mountains.

See also: List of the communes of the Aude département

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Economy

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