Area: 19,399 km2 [12,939 square miles]

Population: 1,847,000

Regional capital: Amiens

Picardy is another rich agricultural area which has an enhanced agri-industry (sugar, flour mills).

Picardy's position, half way between the Ile-de-France and the Nord Pas-de-Calais region, has enabled it to develop chemical and tire-manufacturing industries.

Towns in Picardy

Amiens

Beauvais

Chantilly

Chateau-Thierry

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