- a river in western Europe, flowing from northeastern France through eastern Belgium and southern Netherlands into the North Sea. 575 miles (925 km) long.
- a department in northeastern France. 2,409 sq. mi. (6,240 sq. km). Capital: Bar-le-Duc.
- a department of N France, in Lorraine region: heavy fighting occurred here in World War I. Capital: Bar-le-Duc. Pop: 191 728 (2003 est). Area: 6241 sq km (2434 sq miles)
- a river in W Europe, rising in NE France and flowing north across E Belgium and the S Netherlands to join the Waal River before entering the North Sea. Length: 926 km (575 miles)
