Loire-Atlantique

[ lwar-at-lahn-teek ]
/ lwar at lɑ̃ˈtik /

noun

a department in NW France. 2695 sq. mi. (6980 sq. km). Capital: Nantes.
Formerly Loire-In·fé·rieure [lwar-an-fey-ryœr] /lwar ɛ̃ feɪˈryœr/.

British Dictionary definitions for loire-atlantique

Loire-Atlantique
/ (French lwaratlɑ̃tik) /

noun

a department of W France, in Pays de la Loire region. Capital: Nantes. Pop: 1 174 120 (2003 est). Area: 6980 sq km (2722 sq miles)