Marne

Marne is a region in France. Within it is the subregion of Champagne, known for its sparkling wines.

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Marne

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Map of Marne

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Information

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Number51

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RegionChampagne-Ardenne

Related Topics:
Region - Champagne-Ardenne

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PrefectureChâlons-en-Champagne

Related Topics:
Prefecture - Châlons-en-Champagne

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SubprefectureÉpernayReimsSainte-MenehouldVitry-le-François

Related Topics:
Subprefecture - Épernay - Reims - Sainte-Menehould - Vitry-le-François

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Population

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 - Total (1999)

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 - Density

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Ranked 38th

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565,229

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69 /km²

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Area8,162 km²

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Arrondissements5

Related Topics:
Arrondissement - 5

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Cantons44

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Cantons - 44

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Communes619

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Communes - 619

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President of the general councilRené-Paul Savary

Related Topics:
President of the
general council - René-Paul Savary

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Location

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Marne is a département in northeastern France named after the Marne River, who's watershed is largely found in the department. The capital or Préfecture of the Marne is Châlons-en-Champagne (formerly known as Châlons-en-Marne). Regional capitals sous-préfectures are Epernay, Reims, Sainte-Menehould, and Vitry-le-François.

Related Topics:
Département - France - Marne River

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Marne was also the site of two battles. The first battle was the turning point of World War I, fought in 1914. The second battle was fought four years later, in 1918.

Related Topics:
Two battles - First battle - World War I - Second battle

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