Les Attaques facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Les Attaques
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The church of Les Attaques
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 Les Attaques
Location in France
Les Attaques
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Calais | |
| Canton | Calais-2 | |
| Intercommunality | CA Grand Calais Terres et Mers | |
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20.81 km2 (8.03 sq mi) | |
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2,027 | |
| • Density | 97.41/km2 (252.28/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62043 /62730
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| Elevation | 0–6 m (0–20 ft) (avg. 3 m or 9.8 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Les Attaques is a small and interesting commune in northern France. A commune is like a local area or a small town. It is located in the Pas-de-Calais department, which is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region.
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Discover Les Attaques!
Les Attaques is a charming place with a unique history. It is home to just over 2,000 people. This makes it a quiet and friendly community. The area is mostly flat, with elevations ranging from 0 to 6 meters above sea level.
Where is Les Attaques Located?
This commune is found in the northern part of France. It is in the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is named after the Strait of Dover, which is called Pas de Calais in French. Les Attaques is very close to the famous port city of Calais. Calais is well-known for being the closest point in France to England. It is also where the Channel Tunnel starts.
What Does the Name "Les Attaques" Mean?
The name Les Attaques is French for "The Attacks." This unusual name comes from a historical event. During the Siege of Calais in the 14th century, this area was where many attacks happened. English forces tried to capture Calais from the French. The name reminds us of this important time in history.
Life in a French Commune
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. It is like a local government area. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. These officials help manage the daily life of the town. They look after things like local services and public spaces. Les Attaques is part of a larger group of communes called Grand Calais Terres et Mers. This group works together on bigger projects for the whole area.
Images for kids
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Underside of Les Attaques' four-way bridge
See Also
In Spanish: Les Attaques para niños
