a department of SW France, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Capital: Mont-de-Marsan. Pop: 341 254(2003 est). Area: 9364 sq km (3652 sq miles)
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a region of SW France, on the Bay of Biscay: occupies most of the Landes department and parts of Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne; consists chiefly of the most extensive forest in France. Area: 14 000 sq km (5400 sq miles)