Definition of poitou-charentes Poitou-charentes
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What does poitou-charentes mean?
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| poitou-charentes - a low-lying region of west central France on the Bay of Biscay | ||
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Poitou-Charentes is a region of France. It is in the west, bordering the Atlantic. Its capital is Poitiers. 1.7 million people live in the region. About 88.000 of them in Poitiers.
The region is makes wines, but is better known for it's spirits such as Cognac. There is also some tourism, and a little agriculture.
The regional president of Poitou-Charantes is Ségolene Royal; the head of the Socialist Party in France and defeated presidential candidate in the 2007 elections.
