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Rouergue , region of S France, in the S Massif Central , coextensive with the present Aveyron dept. Rodez , the historic capital, and Millau are the chief towns. One of the most mountainous areas of France, it is traversed by the Aveyron, Tarn, and other rivers, which form many deep gorges. Sheep are raised in great quantity and furnish milk for the Roquefort cheese industry. The county of ...

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