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Dordogne

Dordogne

Coat of Arms of Dordogne
Information
Number 24
Region Aquitaine
Prefecture: Périgueux
Subprefectures: Bergerac
Nontron
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Population


 - Total (1999)
 - Density

Ranked 58th


388,293


43 /km²
Area 9,060 km²
Arrondissements 4
Cantons 50
Communes 557
President of the
general council
 
Location
Location of de la Dordogne in France

Dordogne is a département in central France named after the Dordogne River.

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History

Dordogne was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution in 1790, on March 4th. It was created from the former province of Périgord.

Geography

The department is part of the region of Aquitaine and is surrounded by the departments of Haute-Vienne, Corrèze, Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Gironde, Charente-Maritime, and Charente.

Demographics

The inhabitants of the department are called Périgordiens.

Tourism

There are more than 1000 castles in Dordogne, including the following:

  • Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
  • Commarque
  • Monbazillac
  • Beynac
  • Herm
  • Bourdeilles
  • Biron
  • Milandes

The famous caves of Lascaux are a major tourist attraction. Périguex has important Roman ruins.

Miscellaneous topics

List of the communes of the Dordogne département

External links

Last updated: 08-29-2005 05:59:01
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