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Bas-Rhin
| Bas-Rhin | |
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Details | |
| Information | |
| Number | 67 |
| Region | Alsace |
| Prefecture | Strasbourg |
| Subprefecture | Haguenau Molsheim Saverne Sélestat Wissembourg |
| Population | Ranked 18th
216 /km² |
| Area | 4,755 km² |
| Arrondissements | 7 |
| Cantons | 44 |
| Communes | 526 |
| President of the general council | Philippe Richert |
| Location | |
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Bas-Rhin is a French département, named after the Rhine river.
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History
The département was created on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution.
Geography
The Rhine River has always been of importance to the area.
Economy
Demographics
Culture
Miscellaneous topics
Strasbourg is the seat of the European parliament.
External link
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