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Arpent

An arpent is a traditional unit of length and area used primarily in French-speaking regions, especially in parts of Canada (like Quebec) and Louisiana in the United States. It originated in France and was commonly used in land measurement and agriculture.

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  As a length, one arpent is approximately 192 feet (about 58.47 meters), though it varies regionally.

  
  
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  As an area, an arpent is roughly equal to 0.84 acres or about 3,400 square meters.

  
  

The arpent was important for defining land parcels during French colonial times and is still referenced in legal land descriptions in some areas today.

Summary:

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  Length: ~192 feet (58.47 meters)

  
  
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  Area: ~0.84 acres (3,400 m²)

  
  
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  Used historically in French-influenced regions for land measurement

  
  
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  Still appears in land records and legal contexts in parts of North America

Kilometer

A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system, used to measure long distances. One kilometer equals 1,000 meters or about 0.62 miles. Kilometers are commonly used to measure distances between cities, in road signs, and in running or walking events. For example, a marathon is 42.195 kilometers long. The symbol for kilometer is "km". Most countries around the world use kilometers instead of miles for speed and distance, especially in transportation. Because it covers a large distance, the kilometer is not used for measuring small objects but is perfect for travel and mapping.