LE V
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D’ITALIA
THE 2
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ITALY
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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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