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Aude
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Information
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon
Prefecture	Carcassonne
Subprefectures	LimouxNarbonne
Population - Total (1999) - Density	Ranked 71st 309,770 50 /km�
Area	6,139 km�
Arrondissementss	3
Cantons	35
Communes	438
President of the general council	XX
Location

Aude is a French d�partement, named after the Aude River.

History

The Roman road Via Domitia was crossing Aude in classical times.

Aude is the heart of the Cathare world and is an area of great historical significance.

Aude is located between the sea and mountains.