Languedoc (Concert of Europe)

Languedoc (Occitan: Lengadòc) is a country of, located on the shore of the ; it is bordered by and  to its east, the Mediterranean to its south,  and  to its southwest,  to its west, and  and  to its north. Its relatively large area is characterized by dense forests, rolling hills, mountains, and narrow valleys.

Languedoc is the heartland of the Occitan cultural region: here, the population (except in large urban areas) speaks almost exclusively the Occitan language. Being a country, it is also largely autonomous from the central government. Languedoc's economy is strong and prosperous, and also highly diversified: agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism are among its main sectors.