Bouches-du-rhone
a department in SE France. 2026 sq. mi. (5245 sq. km).
Capital: Marseilles.
Historical Examples
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines Andrew Ure
noun
a department of S central France, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. Capital: Marseille. Pop: 1 883 645 (2003 est). Area: 5284 sq km (2047 sq miles)
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