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Pays de la Loire
Château de Montsoreau
Official logo of Pays de la Loire
Pays de la Loire region locator map2.svg
Country  France
Prefecture Nantes
Departments
Area
 • Total 32,082 km2 (12,387 sq mi)
Area rank 8th
Population
 • Total 3,553,352
 • Density 110.7584/km2 (286.863/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code FR-PDL
GDP (2012) Ranked 5th
Total €101.2 billion (US$130.2 bn)
Per capita €27,775 (US$35,725)
NUTS Region FR5
Website www.paysdelaloire.fr

The Pays de la Loire is a large region in western France. Its name means "Lands of the Loire" because the Loire River flows through it. The capital city of this region is Nantes.

In 2005, about 3.2 million people lived here. By 2022, the population grew to over 3.5 million people. The Pays de la Loire is known for its beautiful landscapes and important role in French agriculture.

Departments of Pays de la Loire

The Pays de la Loire region is made up of five smaller areas called departments. Each department has its own unique features.

The departments are:

Economy and Agriculture

The economy of Pays de la Loire is very strong in agriculture and food production. It is the third most important region in France for this type of work.

Farmers in this region produce a lot of food for the country. For example, 51% of France's meat products come from here. Also, 19% of the country's milk and 67% of its natural grain (cereals) are grown in the Pays de la Loire. This makes it a key area for feeding France.

Regional Government

The Pays de la Loire is governed by a Regional Council. This council makes decisions about the region's future. The leader of the Regional Council is called the President.

As of 2024, the President of the Regional Council is Christelle Morançais. She belongs to a political party called LR. The Regional Council works to improve life for the people living in Pays de la Loire.

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