Auvergne (Concert of Europe)

Auvergne (Occitan: Auvèrnhe) is a province of, in the northerneastern part of the cultural region. It is landlocked, and it borders to its east,  to its north,  and  to its west,  to its southwest and  to its south. It is a mountainous and hilly region, and dotted with pastures and forests: it is also home to the largest oak forest in all Europe.

The green heart of France begain its history as an independent polity in the Middle Ages: it took its name from its earliest inhabitants, the Arverni tribe of Gauls. Later on, it was integrated into France. Auvergne's economy is mostly agricultural, and also depends on forestry and tourism. It is sparsely populated and industrialized, save for the major urban centres.