Hauts-de-France
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Hauts-de-France is the northernmost region of France, established in 2016 through the merger of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy. It shares borders with Belgium and connects to the United Kingdom via the Channel Tunnel. The region serves as a cultural bridge between French and Dutch influences.
Statistics
Area
31,813.00 km²
Population
5,992,194