Somme

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Somme

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

Location