Alpes-Maritimes

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Utelle Utelle in the Alpes-Maritimes, Côte d'Azur region, France.

Alpes-Maritimes is a d\u00e9partement in the Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d'Azur r\u00e9gion of southeastern France. It is bordered by Italy to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The region is known for its Mediterranean climate along the coast, though northerly winds can bring sudden cold spells.1

The d\u00e9partement is part of the historic region of Provence and includes the famous C\u00f4te d'Azur, or French Riviera, known for its resort towns like Nice, Cannes, and Antibes. While tourism is a dominant economic activity, agriculture, particularly fruit, vegetable, and wine production, is also significant. The area has also attracted high-technology firms. The population is largely urban, with a concentration along the coast.123

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Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur
… encompassing the southeastern départements of Alpes-Maritimes, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, and Vaucluse. Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur is bounded by the régions of Occitanie to the west and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to the north. Other boundaries include
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… encompassing the southeastern départements of Alpes-Maritimes, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, and Vaucluse. Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur is bounded by the régions of Occitanie to the west and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to the north. Other boundaries include
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