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Its green wooded hills are dotted with old churches and castles and charming villages and bastides.
Today the province of Limousin is the most populous part of the Limousin region.
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Situated mostly in the west side of south-central French Forming part of the southwest of the country, Limousin is bordered by the regions of The modern region of Limousin is essentially composed of two historical French Beside these two main provinces, Limousin is also composed of small parts of other former provinces:
The northern part was set up as the county of From the 12th to the 15th century, Limousin was one of the areas disputed between the English and the French.
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However, the greater part of the region is above 350 m. Perhaps due to its rural character, Limousin has maintained a strong tradition of
Watersports lovers will be in their element as there are deep gorges, numerous rivers and "1,000" lakes. Between 1999 and 2004 the population of Limousin increased slightly, reversing a decline for the first time in decades.Limousin is an essentially rural region.
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At first, Limousins were breed for draft animals.
With a slowly rising population of just under 750,000, Limousin is the second-least populous region in The population of Limousin is aging and, until 1999, was declining. This article was most recently revised and updated by
In the 20th century, the area lost nearly one-third of its inhabitants.
Limoges lies adjacent to the Paris-Toulouse highway and has a regional airport.
Initially, this was largely because of out-migration, leading to a progressive aging of the remaining population and a fall in birth rates.
Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Average population density is among the lowest in France. the original usage of Limousins.
Famed for some of the best beef farming in the world, herds of Due to its rural locality, it is also famed for its groves of The regional capital, Limoges, was once an industrial power base, world-renowned for its The Limousin region is almost entirely an upland area.
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As a région , it encompassed the central départements of Corrèze, Haute-Vienne, and Creuse.
Limousin Province of France Facts on Limousin Land area: 16,942 km² Population: estimated at 725,000 Area: 43/km² Capital City: Limoges Limousin is one of the 26 regions of France, and has three departments in the Limousin region, which are the Creuse, Haute-Vienne and the Correze.
Around 200 years … Well-represented industries include Limousin took its name from the tribe of the Lemovices, under whom the area formed a In the 10th century Limousin was divided into a number of feudal units. Limousin, located in the central France, is one of the most rural régions in the country and is perfect for those looking for tranquility and remote, unspoiled landscapes.
Limousin, historical region and former région of France.
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The lowest land is in the northwest of the region (approximately 250 m above sea level) and the highest land is roughly in the southeast (approximately 1000 m above sea level).
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Nearly half the inhabitants still live in rural areas, although there is a continuing movement of population toward the main towns and particularly to the villages that lie on their Although the region is not heavily industrialized, it features a broad range of industrial activity dispersed over a wide area. In 2016 the Limousin région was joined with the régions of Poitou-Charentes and Aquitaine to form the new administrative entity of Nouvelle Aquitaine . The department of Creuse has the oldest population of any in France.
Limoges is a university city and regional service and administrative centre.
The modern region of Limousin is essentially composed of two historical French provinces: