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Corrèze

Details
Information
Number19
Region Limousin
Prefecture Tulle
Subprefecture Brive-la-Gaillarde
Ussel
Population


 - Total ( 1999)
 - Density

Ranked 80th


232,576


40 /km²
Area5,857 km²
Arrondissements 3
Cantons 37
Communes 286
President of the
general council
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Location

Corrèze is a département in the center of FranceThe French Republic or France ( French: Republique francaise or France is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents..

1 History

Corrèze was one of the original 83 departments created during the French RevolutionThe period of the French Revolution in the history of France covers the years between 1789 and 1799, in which democrats and republicans overthrew the absolute monarchy and the Roman Catholic Church perforce underwent radical restructuring. While France wo on March 4March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). There are 302 days remaining. Events Up to 1799 303 or 304 Martyrdom of saint Adrian of Nicomedia. 1152 Frederick I Barbarossa is elected King of the Germans. 1461 King He, 1790Events January 8 George Washington gives the first State of the Union Address. January 30 The first boat specialized as a lifeboat is tested on the River Tyne. February 1 In New York City the Supreme Court of the United States convenes for the first time.. It includes part of the former province of Limousin.

2 Geography

The department is part of the current region of Limousin. It is surrounded by the departments of CreuseCreuse Details Information Number23 Region Limousin Prefecture Gueret Subprefecture Aubusson Population Total ( 1999) Density Ranked 97th 125,000 24 /km² Area 5,565 km² Arrondissements 2 Cantons 27 Communes 260 President of the general council Jean-Jacque, Haute-Vienne, Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, Lot, and Dordogne.



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