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| Number | 36 |
| Region | Centre |
| Prefecture | Châteauroux |
| Subprefectures | Le Blanc La Châtre Issoudun |
| Population | Ranked 81st
34 /km² |
| Area | 6,791 km² |
| Arrondissements | 4 |
| Cantons | 26 |
| Communes | 247 |
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Indre 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. named after the Indre RiverIndre is a river in central France, tributary to the river Loire. Its source is in the departement Cher, near Preveranges. It flows through the departements Cher, Indre and Indre-et-Loire. It flows through the cities La Chatre, Chateauroux and Loches..
Indre 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 was created from part of the form province of BerryBerry was a province of France until the provinces were replaced by departements on March 4, 1790. Berry became part of the departments of Vienne, Cher and Indre. The capital of Berry was Bourges. External links ..
Indre is part of the current region of Centre (Val de Loire) and is surrounded by the departments of Indre-et-LoireDepartement d'Indre-et-Loire Details Information Number37 Region Centre Prefecture Tours Subprefectures Chinon Loches Population Total ( 1999) Density Ranked 41st 554,003 90 /km² Area6,127 km² Arrondissements 3 Cantons 37 Communes 277 President of the gen, Loir-et-Cher, Cher, Creuse, and Vienne.