Alpes-de-Haute Provence [ a lp-duh -oht pr aw-vahn s ] SHOW IPA
/ alp də oʊt prɔˈvɑ̃s / PHONETIC RESPELLING
noun
a department in southeast France. 2,698 sq. mi. (6,990 sq. km). Capital : Digne.
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Basses-Alpes [bahs-za lp ] /bɑsˈzalp/ .
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British Dictionary definitions for Alpes-de-Haute Provence
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
/ (French alpdəotprɔvɑ̃s ) /
noun
a department of SE France in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region. Capital: Digne. Pop: 144 508 (2003 est). Area: 6988 sq km (2725 sq miles) Former name: Basses-Alpes
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