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Camargue

Wetlands and Tidal Flats

A wetland region in the delta of the Rhone River in southern France, known for its salt marshes, rice paddies and populations of pink flamingos and semi-wild white horses. It is one of the largest river deltas in Europe.

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Area (sq km)
930 1
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France, Countries

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Source Camargue - Wikipedia
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1. Camargue - Wikipedia
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    With an area of over 930 km2 (360 sq mi), the Camargue is one of western Europe's largest river deltas
  • Lead: area
    With an area of over 930 km2 (360 sq mi), the Camargue is one of western Europe's largest river deltas
  • Shaped By: Deposition and Sedimentation, Formation statement for target 23658
    The general trend is for the coastline to move outwards as new earth is deposited in the delta at the river's mouth.
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Wikidata: Camargue
Wikidata Q218151, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source

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