Capital (prefecture): Clermont-Ferrand (the largest city and economic center).
Name: Named after the iconic Puy de Dôme volcano (1,465 m), a dormant volcano and the department's symbol.
The landscape is extremely diverse due to its location in the Massif Central: volcanoes (especially the Chaîne des Puys with its 80 volcanoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site), mountains (such as the Monts Dore with the Puy de Sancy, the department's highest peak), plateaus, valleys, forests, and the fertile Limagne plain.
Key features: Volcanic tourism, hiking, skiing (winter sports in Super Besse, Mont-Dore), thermal baths, and medieval villages.
Other important cities: Riom, Issoire, Thiers (known for its knives), Ambert.
In short: a green, volcanic, and mountainous department with a mix of nature, heritage, and a pleasant living environment, located in central France.
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