Vaucluse
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Vaucluse is a department within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. Named after the Fontaine de Vaucluse spring, its name originates from the Latin 'Vallis Clausa', referencing its enclosed valley. Created in 1793 from parts of other departments, it was a significant area for the French Resistance during WWII.
Statistics
Area
3,567.00 km²
Population
572,056