Drome
S. E. department of France, covered almost throughout by ramifications of the Alps, the average height of which, however, does not exceed 4,000 feet; area, 2,518 square miles, of which about one-fourth is waste, one-third under wood, and a great part of the remainder under tillage and pasture. considerable extent of the area is occupied by vineyards, and several of the wines produced have a high reputation, especially Hermitage. Olives, chestnuts, and silks are staple productions. Valence is the capital. Pop. about 290,000.
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