Maine-et-Loire
Maine-et-Loire is a département in west central France, which was formed mainly from the former province of Anjou.
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Number | 49 |
| Préfecture | Angers |
| Sous-préfectures | Cholet, Saumur, Segré |
| Area - Total - % water | 7,218 km² xx% |
| Population
- Total (1999) - Density |
732,942 xxx/km² |
Maine-et-Loire comprises a total of 41 cantons and 364 communes.
Maine-et-Loire has a varied landscape with forested ranges of hills in the south and north, separated by the valley of the Loire. The highest point is Colline des Gardes (689 feet/210m).
The area has many navigable rivers such as the Loire, Sarthe, Mayenne, Loir, and Authion.
See also: Communes of the Maine-et-Loire département of FranceAdministration
History
Geography
