Meurthe-et-Moselle
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Meurthe-et-Moselle is a department within the Grand Est region of France, named for the Meurthe and Moselle rivers. Nancy serves as its prefecture and largest city, bordering departments like Meuse and Vosges. Created in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War, it historically marked a border with Germany.
Statistics
Area
5,246.00 km²
Population
732,236