an arrondissement of the department of the North, in France, extending over 380 square miles. It is divided into seven cantons, and subdivided into 113 communes, containing 56,500 inhabitants. The capital is the city of the same name situated on the river Meuse, by which it is separated from Charleville. It contains 460 houses, and 3400 inhabitants. There is a strong citadel, and also a school for the engineers. Long. 4. 38. 1. E. Lat. 49. 45. 47. N.