department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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Var is a department (administrative division) located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. It matters as part of France's regional structure and is known for its Mediterranean coast and historical significance in the Provence region.
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Var ( French: [vaʁ] ; Occitan: [ˈbaɾ]) is a department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It is bordered on the east by the Alpes-Maritimes department; to the west by Bouches-du-Rhône; to the north of the river Verdon by the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department; and to the south by the Mediterranean Sea. It had a population of 1,119,307 in 2023.
The Var department takes its name from the river Var, which flowed along its eastern boundary, until the boundary was moved in 1860 and the department is no longer associated with the river. It is part of the French Riviera, a major touristic area of the country.