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1 Aquitaine, France Joelle Pruitt

2 Aquitaine Capitale: Broudeuax Drapeau: Blason:

3 Aquitaine is in the south western part of France bordered by the Atlantic ocean and and the Pyrenees mountains rage bordering Spain.

4 The president of Aquitaine is Alain Rousset

5 Histoire Aquitaine was a Roman province until the Duchess of Aquitaine married a Frenchman when they got divorced and she married an englishman Aquitaine remained english property until the Hundred Years War in 1453 where France took it for their own.

6 Histoire During the High Middle Ages, Eleanor of Aquitaine was arguably the most powerful and wealthiest women alive. Josephine Baker bought a home for her and her children to live in which can still be visited.

7 Culture From June to August a tradition called "Feris" takes place, which is bullfighting in the streets or the bullrings in Aquitaine. south west France is known for their truffles, foie gras, Cassoulet, Magret and Confit de Canard, Agen Prunes, Asparagus, Crepes mushrooms, Bayonne ham, and wine.

8 visiter Aquitaine Aquitaine has is known for their amazing wine There are landscapes that vary from beaches to mountains Aquitaine has a blend of urban and classic atmospheres The region has many famous sports teams such as FC Girondins de Bordeaux France's most successful football team Major surfing championships take place

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