Somme
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Somme is a French department located in the Hauts-de-France region, named after the river that flows through it. The area is historically significant for the major First World War battles fought along the river banks. Its administrative center is the city of Amiens.
Statistics
Area
6,170.00 km²
Population
565,413