Ardennes (département) Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
| Ardennes | |
|---|---|
Details | |
| Information | |
| Number | 08 |
| Region | Champagne-Ardenne |
| Prefecture | Charleville-Mézières |
| Subprefectures | Rethel Sedan Vouziers |
| Population
- Total (1999) - Density | Ranked 75th
290,130 55 /km² |
| Area | 5,229 km² |
| Arrondissementss | 4 |
| Cantons | 37 |
| Communes | 463 |
| President of the general council | XX |
| Location | |
Ardennes is a French département, named after the Ardennes area.
Situated in the Ardennes uplands on the border with Belgium, the département of Ardennes includes many areas of very dense woodland.
See also: List of the communes of the Ardennes département
History
Geography
Economy
Demographics
The population of Ardenne has been in steady decrease since 1982 due to a rural exodus. With 1.3 million people and a density of 52/km², it is one of France's least populated régions.Culture