What is Lorraine

Lorraine is a region located in Northeaster France, called Grand Est. It is consisted of the four departments Meuthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle and Vosges, containing 2,337 communes. Metz is the regional prefecture, and the largest metropolitan area of Lorraine is Nancy. 
The region Lorraine borders Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. Its inhabitants are called Lorrains and Lorraines in French and number about 2,356,000.

Lorraine is also a common name given to female individuals, in France but also in english english speaking countries such as Canada, United States or United Kingdom.