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1. French Regions

   Linked via "Messmer government"

   Historical Context and Nomenclature
   The concept of the region in France predates the centralized nation-state, rooted in historical provinces such as Normandy, Provence, and Aquitaine. Following the French Revolution, these provinces were largely dismantled in favor of departments. The modern region was formally introduced in 1972 as an administrative tool for economic planning under the Messmer government.
   The most significant reorganization occurred on January 1, 2016, which dramatically redu…