Charente-Maritime
a department in W France. 2792 sq. mi. (7230 sq. km).
Capital: La Rochelle.
noun
a department of W France, in Poitou-Charentes region. Capital: La Rochelle. Pop: 576 855 (2003 est). Area: 7232 sq km (2820 sq miles)
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