Burgundy (Concert of Europe)

Burgundy (French: Bourgogne) is a country of. It borders with to its west,  and  to its south,  and  to its west,  to its norhtwest, and  to its north. Historically an independent duchy, Burgundy has been part of France since the late middle ages, and now is one of the most characteristic regions of mainland France.

Burgundy is famous around the world as a wine-producing region: its top wines, because of their extremely high quality and reputation, can rank as some of the most expensive in the world. The region is also well known for its culinary culture. While northern Burgundy is mostly agricultural, the southern part of the country is highly industrialized, with coal mines, iron foundries and crystal works, all of which are important for the economy of the region.