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Le venti regioni d’Italia The 20 regions of italy. Katie Frio . 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.
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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
FruiliVenezia Giulia • Most northeastern region, and has a huge natural opening for the sea