Hauts-de-France

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/hauts-de-france

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1. Where is Hauts-de-France?Northernmost region of France, bordering Belgium and the United Kingdom
2. How many people live in Hauts-de-France?6,009,976 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2015)
3. What is the capital of Hauts-de-France?Lille
4. How big is Hauts-de-France?31,813 km²
5. What language do people speak in Hauts-de-France?French (official), Picard (regional)
6. What is the population density?189 inhabitants/km², second-most densely populated in metropolitan France

Territorial Reform of 2014: A significant reorganization of French administrative regions, merging Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy into Hauts-de-France.
Prefecture: The seat of the Prefect, representing the French state in the region, responsible for national administration and public order.
Industrial Heritage: The legacy of the region's past as a major center for coal mining and heavy industry, influencing its landscape and culture.
Flemish Influence: Cultural and historical impact from neighboring Flanders (Belgium and the Netherlands), evident in language, architecture, and traditions.