Camargue (English spelling)

Japanese: カマルグ（英語表記）Camargue

A 780 ^km2 wetland located in the eastern Languedoc region in southern France, between the main stream of the Rhône delta and the Petit Rhône, a branch on the right bank. In the southeast along the main stream, the delta is particularly developed and protrudes into the sea, while in the south, sand spits have developed and formed lagoons. The largest is the Bacarès Lagoon. The area suffers from tidal and salt damage, and malaria was prevalent in the past. Since the Middle Ages, settlements have been established along the main river, and wheat and grapes have been cultivated within the banks, with sheep as the main source of grazing. Since the 19th century, development has continued, and the area of cultivated land has increased, and sheep, horses, and cattle breeding has become popular. Rice cultivation began during World War II, and production has increased to the point where it can meet the entire domestic demand. Rice fields are abundant in the northern part of the delta, while the southern part of the delta is a plant and animal sanctuary, with beavers and red cranes being particularly famous. Aiguemortes is widely known as a town that retains its medieval port appearance and is a center of tourism and salt production.

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Japanese:

フランス南部，ラングドック地方東部，ローヌ川三角州の本流と右岸側の分流プティローヌ川にはさまれる面積 780km²の湿地帯。本流に沿う南東部では三角州が特に発達して海中に突き出ているが，南部では砂嘴が発達して潟を構成する。最大はバカレス潟。潮害，塩害に悩まされる地域で，古くはマラリアも流行した。中世以来主要流路沿いに集落ができ，堤防内でコムギとブドウの栽培を行い，ヒツジを主とする放牧に従事していた。 19世紀以後，開発が続けられ耕地面積も増加，ヒツジ，ウマ，ウシの飼育も盛んになった。第2次世界大戦中に米作が始められ，産出量は国内全需要をまかなうところまで増大。水田は三角州北部に多く，三角州南部は，植物・動物保護区となっており，ビーバー，ベニヅルなどは特に有名。エグモルトは中世の港の姿を残す町として広く知られ，観光と製塩の中心地。

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