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Rhône-Alpes

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Rhône-Alpes

Region of eastern France in the upper reaches of the Rhône; area 43,698 sq km/16,872 sq mi; population (1999 est) 5,645,400. It consists of the départements of Ain, Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, Loire, Rhône, Savoie, and Haute-Savoie. The capital is Lyon. There are several wine-producing areas, including Chenas, Fleurie, and Beaujolais. Industrial products include chemicals, textiles, and motor vehicles.



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