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It was named by the government without any thought to historical provinces inside the area. Midi means midday and in France, the sun is in the South during Midday,which is where the name comes from.ÊÊ

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How long is the canal du midi in france?

The Canal Du Midi is the second of two canals that connect the Atlantic west coast of France to the Mediterranean south coast of France and it is 241km long. It starts in Toulouse and ends at Sete on the Mediterranean coastline.


What part of France is Lourdes located?

Midi-Pyrenees


Where is midi-pyrenees located in France?

Midi-Pyrenees is located in the southern France and is located next to the provinces Aqutaine and Languedoc-Rousillon. It is right under the provinces Limousin and Auvergne. The mountains Pyrenees and Massif Centeral are covering half of Midi-Pyrenees!


How do you say good afternoon in France?

You say bonne après-midi.


What tiny country is located in southeastern France?

France doesn't has the concept of province, it is not a federal country. Anyway, French territory is split in several types of subdivisions. The biggest type of subdivision is called "les régions", the largest "région" is Midi-Pyrénées in which is Toulouse city, this is a "région" in the south of France, it touches the Spain border. A smaller subdivision type exists under the "régions", it's called "les département", the largest "département" is la Gironde, in which is Bordeaux city in the south-west of France on the atlantic coast in the Aquitaine "région". Also, in France, some overseas "départements" and "régions" exist ; the largest overseas "département" is la Guyanne (French Guiana in english) which is also an "région", it is in south America, on the atlantic coast, it touches the north border of Brazil, French Guiana contains the Guiana Space Centre (the European space centre). French Guiana is almost twice larger than Midi-Pyrénées "région".

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How did the Midi-Pyrenées get their name?

Midi is the name of the south of France. South is the meaning of this word. Pyrenées is the name of the chain of mountains. And Midi-Pyrenées is the name of the region.


What does les olives du midi mean?

"le midi" is an alternative name for the south of France. 'les olives du midi' means 'olives from Southern France'


Name the south regions of France?

le Midi


What is le Midi?

It's another name for the South of France


What region is in the south of France?

Southern France is called by the local people as le Midi


How do you say noon in France?

In France, noon is typically referred to as "midi."


How long is the canal du midi in france?

The Canal Du Midi is the second of two canals that connect the Atlantic west coast of France to the Mediterranean south coast of France and it is 241km long. It starts in Toulouse and ends at Sete on the Mediterranean coastline.


What is commune in midi-Pyrenees region of France?

Lourdes


What part of France is Lourdes located?

Midi-Pyrenees


Where is midi-pyrenees located in France?

Midi-Pyrenees is located in the southern France and is located next to the provinces Aqutaine and Languedoc-Rousillon. It is right under the provinces Limousin and Auvergne. The mountains Pyrenees and Massif Centeral are covering half of Midi-Pyrenees!


Are Santons figurines produced in the Midi region of France?

Yes


Where in France is Lectoure?

In the Midi-Pyrénées region in southwestern France.