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Arpitania, Language area across eastern France, western Switzerland and northwestern Italy.

The Arpitania region extends through the Western Alps, encompassing territories from three countries where Franco-Provençal language speakers reside.

The region corresponds to the former territories of the County of Savoy, which later became the Duchy of Savoy during medieval times.

Speakers of Franco-Provençal, known as Arpitan, maintain distinct dialects including Valdôtain, Lyonnais, and Savoyard across different parts of the region.

The territory includes French departments of Savoie and Haute-Savoie, the Italian Aosta Valley, and parts of Swiss Romandy excluding northern Jura.

The name Arpitania derives from the Franco-Provençal word 'arp,' referring to alpine pastures and mountains in the Western Alps region.

GPS coordinates: 46.15000,5.86667

Latest update: May 25, 2025 12:08

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