Last modified: 2002-01-18 by ivan sache
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The Region uses the banner of arms of the historical province of Auvergne.
See also:
Departments: Allier,
Cantal,
Haute-Loire,
Puy-de-Dôme
Bordering Regions: Bourgogne,
Centre,
Limousin,
Midi-Pyrénées,
Rhône-Alpes
Traditional provinces: Auvergne,
Bourbonnais,
Nivernais,
Languedoc,
Lyonnais
Area: 26,013 km2
Population (1995): 1,315,400 inhabitants
Regional prefecture: Clermont-Ferrand
The flag is based on the Regional Council's logo. A green outlined stylized volcano with the name 'AUVERGNE' written underneath. Auvergne has a volcanic soil and boasts some 80 or so extinct