Loir-et-Cher
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Loir-et-Cher is a department situated in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, named for the Loir and Cher rivers. Blois serves as its prefecture, and the department's history dates back to prehistoric settlements. The region experienced significant castle construction during the Middle Ages and became politically important under the House of Orleans.
Statistics
Area
6,343.00 km²
Population
328,543