Loiret
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| Loiret | |
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| Missing image Blason_france_Loiret_petit.jpg Coat of Arms du Loiret Details | |
| Information | |
| Number | 45 |
| Région | Centre |
| Préfecture | Orléans |
| Subprefecture | Montargis Pithiviers |
| Population | Ranked 35th
91 /km² |
| Area | 6,775 km² |
| Arrondissements | 3 |
| Cantons | 41 |
| Communes | 334 |
| President of the general council | Éric Doligé |
| Location | |
| Missing image Carte_France_Département_45.png Location of du Loiret in France | |
Loiret is a département in north-central France named after the Loiret River.
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History
Loiret was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the former province of Orléanais.
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Geography
Loiret is part of the current region of Centre (Val de Loire) and is surrounded by the departments of Seine-et-Marne, Yonne, Nièvre, Cher, Loir-et-Cher, and Eure-et-Loir.
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Tourism
Orléans is a popular tourist destination, with its cathedral of St. Croix.
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External links
- Prefecture website (http:/loiret.pref.gouv.fr/) (in French)
- Conseil Général website (http:/cg45.fr/) (in French)
- http://www.loiret.com
- http://www.virtourist.com/europe/orleans/01.htm
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