The term FRENCH DEPARTMENT OR RIVER refers to five departments in France, each of which is named after a river. These departments are Oise (4 letters), Aisne (5 letters), Orne (4 letters), Drome (5 letters) and Indre (5 letters). Oise is located in the northern part of the country, while Aisne is located in the northeast. Orne is located in the northwest, Drome in the southeast and Indre in the center of France.