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D’ITALIA

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SICILIA

Largest island of the Mediterranean Sea

CALABRIA

One of oldest Italian regions

SARDENGA

Sardegna’s coast makes up ¼ of Italy’s entire coastline

BASILICATA

Most mountainous region of southern Italy

PUGLIUA

Extends from the Fortore River in the northwest to Cape Santa Maria di Leuca at the tip of the Salentine Peninsula (the “heel” of Italy)

CAMPANIA

Second most populated region in all of Italy

MOLISE

Known for its poor region faming: cereals, pigs, and sheep are

raised

ABRUZZO

The Mountains and Mediterranean are huge sources of climate for

this region

LAZIO

Has the second largest economy of the nation

UMBRIA

Only landlocked region in all of Italy

TOSCANA

Known for landscapes, traditions, and artistic legacy

MARCHE

the name of the region derives from the plural name of marca, originally referring to the

medieval March of Ancona and nearby marches of Camerino and

Fermo.

LIGURIA

Most popular for delicious cuisine and gorgeous beaches

EMILIA ROMAGNA

Bologna, its capital has one of Italy’s highest quality of life indices and

advanced social services

PIEMONTE

Latin name is derived from foot of the mountain, surrounded by mountains

VALLE D’AOSTA

Heavily relies on tourism, French is spoken a lot because this region

borders France

LOMBARDIA

1/6 of Italian population lives here

TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE

Agriculture is key: farming and fishing. As well as mining: zinc,

lead, and copper

VENETO

Wealthiest, most developed and industrialized regions in Italy

FRUILI VENEZIA GIULIA

Most northeastern region, and has a huge natural opening for the sea

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