Dordogne
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Dordogne is a rural department in southwestern France, with its prefecture in Périgueux. It lies within the Nouvelle‑Aquitaine region, between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees, and is named after the Dordogne River that traverses it. Historically the area corresponds to the ancient county of Périgord, inhabited by Celtic tribes.
Statistics
Area
9,060.00 km²
Population
417,614