Somme
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| Missing image Blason_france_Somme_petit.jpg Coat of Arms de la Somme Details | |
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| Number | 80 |
| Region | Picardie |
| Préfecture | Amiens |
| Subprefectures | Abbeville Montdidier |
| Population - Total (1999) - Density | Ranked 40th 555,551 90 /km² |
| Area | 6,170 km²; |
| Arrondissements | 4 |
| Cantons | 46 |
| Communes | 783 |
| President of the general council | Daniel Dubois |
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Somme is a French département named after the Somme River. Located in the north of France. It is part of the region of France Picardie.
The Somme was the site of many great battles of World War I with a number of monuments to soldiers from various countries.
History
External links
- Préfecture of Somme website (http://www.somme.pref.gouv.fr/) (in French)
- General council's website (http://www.cg80.fr) (in French)
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