Somme
| Somme | |
|---|---|
Details | |
| Information | |
| Number | 80 |
| Region | Picardie |
| Prefecture | Amiens |
| Subprefectures | Abbeville Montdidier |
| Population
- Total (1999) - Density | Ranked 40th
555,551 90 /km² |
| Area | 6,170 km²; |
| Arrondissementss | 4 |
| Cantons | 46 |
| Communes | 783 |
| President of the general council | XX |
| Location | |
Somme is a French département named after the Somme River. Located in the north of France. It is part of the region of France Picardie.
The Somme was the site of many great battles of World War I with a number of monuments to soldiers from various countries.
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