Poitou-Charentes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Poitou-Charentes
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| Country |  France |
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| Dissolved | 2016-01-01 | ||
| Prefecture | Poitiers | ||
| Departments | |||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 25,809 km2 (9,965 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,722,000 | ||
| • Density | 66.721/km2 (172.81/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | FR-T | ||
| GDP (2012) | Ranked 15th | ||
| Total | €45.0 billion (US$62.96 bn) | ||
| Per capita | €25,166 (US$35,212) | ||
| NUTS Region | FR5 | ||
| Website | poitou-charentes.fr | ||
Poitou-Charentes was a region in the western part of France. It used to be its own administrative area. In 2016, it became part of a larger region called Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
This area is located near the Atlantic Ocean. Its main city, or capital, was Poitiers. Around 1.7 million people lived in Poitou-Charentes in 2007.
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Departments of Poitou-Charentes
The region of Poitou-Charentes was made up of four smaller areas called departments. These departments helped manage different parts of the region.
Economy and Products
Poitou-Charentes was known for some special products and activities. The region had a mix of farming, tourism, and making famous drinks.
Wine and Spirits
The area is well-known for making different kinds of wine. However, it is even more famous for its spirits. These are strong alcoholic drinks.
- Cognac: This is a very famous type of brandy. It is made from grapes grown in the region.
- Pineau: This is a sweet fortified wine. It is made by mixing grape juice with Cognac.
Other Industries
Besides drinks, Poitou-Charentes also had other important parts of its economy.
- Tourism: Many people visited the region. They enjoyed its history, countryside, and coastal areas.
- Agriculture: There was also some farming. This included growing crops and raising animals.
Images for kids
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Marais Poitevin, a beautiful marshland in Poitou-Charentes
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The city of Poitiers, the former capital of the region
See also
In Spanish: Poitou-Charentes para niños
