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Gauchin-Verloingt is a small place in France called a commune. Think of a commune like a town or a village. It is located in the northern part of France.

This commune is part of a larger area known as the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. A region is like a big state or province. Inside this region, Gauchin-Verloingt is found in the Pas-de-Calais department. A department is another type of area, a bit like a county. So, Gauchin-Verloingt is a small community within a department, which is within a region, all in France.

What is a Commune?

A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. It is like a local government area. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. These groups help manage the daily life of the people living there. They take care of things like local roads, schools, and other public services.

Regions and Departments

France is divided into many different regions. These regions are large areas with their own unique history and culture. Inside each region, there are smaller areas called departments. Departments help organize local government and services even more closely. Gauchin-Verloingt is just one of many communes found within these French regions and departments.

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