Willencourt facts for kids
Willencourt is a small town or village in France. It is known as a "commune," which is like a local government area. Willencourt is located in the northern part of France.
It belongs to a larger area called the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Imagine France like a big puzzle, and Willencourt is one small piece in the Pas-de-Calais part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region!
What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it as a town or village with its own local council. Each commune has a mayor who helps run things.
- Communes manage local services like schools and roads.
- They also keep records of births, deaths, and marriages.
- There are thousands of communes all over France.
Where is Pas-de-Calais?
The Pas-de-Calais department is in northern France. It gets its name from the "Pas de Calais" strait. This is the narrowest part of the English Channel.
- The department has a long coastline.
- It is known for its history and important ports.
- Many people travel through this area to and from the United Kingdom.
The Nord-Pas-de-Calais Region
Nord-Pas-de-Calais was a region in northern France. It was known for its industrial past. Today, it is part of a larger region called Hauts-de-France.
- This area was once famous for coal mining.
- It has many cities and towns.
- The region is close to Belgium.
See also
In Spanish: Willencourt para niños
