KidZone Geography: France

Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Nord-Pas-de-Calais Map

The location of Nord-Pas-de-Calais within mainland France

Nord-Pas-de-Calais was once the most populous and industrialised province in France. This has declined in recent years with the closure of mines, steel works and textile mills. Despite this, the area has a large amount of economic potential because of the high speed train line that runs through the province.