Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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| Country |  France |
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| Prefecture | Marseille | ||
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 31,400 km2 (12,100 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 5,007,977 | ||
| • Density | 159.49/km2 (413.1/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Provençals | ||
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | FR-U | ||
| GDP (2012) | Ranked 3rd | ||
| Total | €142.4 billion (US$183.1 bn) | ||
| Per capita | €28,861 (US$37,121) | ||
| NUTS Region | FR8 | ||
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is one of the 18 main administrative regions of France. It is located in the far southeastern part of mainland France. The capital city of this region is Marseille.
This region is mostly made up of the old French area called Provence. It also includes other nearby places. These are the former papal land of Avignon, the area around Nice (which is known as the French Riviera or Côte d'Azur), and a part of the French Alps. The region was once known by the short name PACA. In 2017, it started using the nickname Région Sud.
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Geography and Location
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur has six departments. These are like smaller areas within the region. They include Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hautes-Alpes, Var, and Vaucluse.
The region has clear borders. To the east, it meets the border with Italy. To the south, it touches the Mediterranean Sea and the small country of Monaco. To the north, it borders the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. To the west, it is next to the Occitanie region, with the Rhône river forming its western edge.
Population and People
In 2010, nearly 5 million people lived in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The people who live here are often called Provençals. This name comes from the historical area of Provence.
Departments of the Region
The six departments that make up the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region are:
Images for kids
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The Calanque de Sugiton in Marseille, part of Calanques National Park. It is a popular spot for tourists.
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The Verdon Gorge is a beautiful canyon between Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Var.
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a famous resort town near Nice. It is known for its beautiful Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
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Cassis is a typical village by the sea in Provence. It is a popular place for holidays.
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Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
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A TGV (high-speed train) on the LGV Méditerranée line.
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A TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur train at Sausset-les-Pins station.
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A regional train service stopping at Le Rove station.
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See also
In Spanish: Provenza-Alpes-Costa Azul para niños
