What is another word for Pas de Calais?
Pronunciation: [pˈas də kˈale͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Pas de Calais is a departement located in the northern part of France, which has several synonyms and related words. The area is known as The Channel coast, thanks to its location on the coast of the English Channel. It is also known as Hauts-de-France, which is the administrative region that Pas de Calais belongs to. The name Calais is derived from the Latin word Cala, meaning 'harbour,' and was once known as Le Calaisis. Pas de Calais has a strong association with World War I and World War II and is often referred to as the Western Front or Ypres Salient due to its proximity to these battlefields.
