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| Nièvre | |
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| Information | |
| Number | 58 |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Prefecture | Nevers |
| Subprefecture | Château-Chinon Clamecy Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire |
| Population | Ranked 83rd
33 /km² |
| Area | 6,817 km² |
| Arrondissements | 4 |
| Cantons | 32 |
| Communes | 312 |
| President of the general council | Marcel Charmant |
| Location | |
Nièvre 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 Nièvre River .
Nièvre 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 the former province of Bourgogne.
Nièvre is part of the current region of Bourgogne and is surrounded by the departments of YonneYonne Details Information Number89 Region Bourgogne Prefecture Auxerre Subprefecture Avallon Sens Population Total 1999 Density Ranked 67th 333,221 45 /km² Area 7,427 km² Arrondissements 3 Cantons 42 Communes 403 President of the general councilXX Locatio, Côte-d'OrCote-d'Or Details Information Number21 Region Bourgogne Prefecture Dijon Subprefectures Beaune Montbard Population Total ( 1999) Density Ranked 49th 506,755 58 /km² Area 8,763 km² Arrondissements 3 Cantons 43 Communes 707 President of the general council, Saône-et-LoireSaone-et-Loire Details Information Number71 Region Bourgogne Prefecture Macon Subprefecture Autun Chalon-sur-Saone Charolles Louhans Population Total 1999 Density Ranked 42nd 544 893 64 /km² Area8,575 km²; Arrondissements 5 Cantons 99 Communes 573 Preside, Allier, Cher, and Loiret.