Le Grau-du-Roi
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Le Grau-du-Roi is a commune in the Gard department of southern France, uniquely positioned with a Mediterranean coastline. Its name originates from the Occitan word 'grau', denoting an opening between a saline lake and the sea, combined with 'Roi' meaning King. The town's geography is defined by shallow saline marshes and the Vidourle river's changing course.
Statistics
Area
54.73 km²
Population
8,588