a department of France, in which the city of Paris is situated. See PARIS. Its extent is only 50478 hectares, (each equal to 2.47 acres). The population in 1817 was 783,000. The contributions for the year 1802 amounted to 22,499,486 francs.

SEINE Inferior, a department in the north-west of France, lying along the shores of the Channel. The soil is fertile in corn and flax; but is especially distinguished as affording excellent pastureage. This department is one of the most populous and industrious in France, being the seat of many of the chief woollen and cotton manufactures. Its extent is 593,810 hectares. The population in 1817 amounted to 642,948. Rouen is the chief town.

SEINE and MARNE, a department in the north of France. It is fertile in corn; affords excellent pastureage, and produces vines. Though in the immediate neighborhood of Paris, it has few manufactures. Its extent is 595,980 hectares. The population in 1817 amounted to 304,068. Melun is the chief town.

SEINE and OISE, a department in the north-west of France. It produces grain, fruits, wood, and some vines; but the wine is of an inferior quality. The inhabitants are chiefly occupied in supplying the markets of Paris. There are, however, some manufactures of arms, clocks, porcelain, and painted cloth. Its extent is 575,942 hectares; and the population in 1817 was 439,972. The contributions for the year 1802 amounted to 7,373,685 francs. Versailles is the chief town.