Hautes-Alpes
[ oht-zalp ]
noun
a department in SE France. 2,179 sq. mi. (5,645 sq. km). Capital: Gap.
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The Government is replanting many bare mountain-sides here, as in the Hautes Alpes, in order to improve the soil and climate.
The Roof of France | Matilda Betham-Edwards
British Dictionary definitions for Hautes-Alpes
Hautes-Alpes
/ (French otzalp) /
noun
a department of SE France in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Capital: Gap. Pop: 126 810 (2003 est). Area: 5643 sq km (2201 sq miles)
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