Gironde
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Gironde is a department located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. It was established during the French Revolution from the former provinces of Guyenne and Gascony. The area is globally renowned for its extensive wine production and the Gironde estuary.
Statistics
Area
9,975.60 km²
Population
1,690,493