Towns in Poitou-Charentes
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Hotels in Poitou-Charentes, France
Poitou-CharentesArea: 25,809 km2 [17,214 square miles] Population: 1,617,000 Regional capital: Poitiers The Poitou-Charentes region has been experiencing increased industrialization for the last few decades after evolving from an agrarian economy devoted essentially to cattle raising and vineyards to produce Cognac. New industries include agri-foodstuffs, engineering,and tires. The seaport of La Rochelle and the beaches along the Atlantic also stimulate the region's economy.
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