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   name              = Liguria |
 
   name              = Liguria |
 
   fullname          = Regione Liguria |
 
   fullname          = Regione Liguria |
 
   isocode          =   |
 
   isocode          =   |
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   capital          = [[Genoa]] |
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   capital          = [[Genoa]] ([[Genova]]) |
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   governor          = Claudio Burlando<br />(''[[The Union (political coalition)|The Union]]'') |
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   governor          = Claudio Burlando<br>(''[[Democrats of the Left|DS]]''-''[[The Union (political coalition)|Union]]'') |
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  zone              = [[Northwestern Italy]] |
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   province          = 4 |
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   province          = [[Province of Genoa|Genoa]]<br />[[Province of Imperia|Imperia]]<br />[[Province of La Spezia|La Spezia]]<br />[[Province of Savona|Savona]] |
 
 
   municipality      = 235 |
 
   municipality      = 235 |
 
   arearank          = 18th |
 
   arearank          = 18th |
 
   area              = 5,420 |
 
   area              = 5,420 |
 
   areapercent      = 1.8 |
 
   areapercent      = 1.8 |
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   population_as_of  = 2003 est. |
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   population_as_of  = 2006 est. |
 
   populationrank    = 12th |
 
   populationrank    = 12th |
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   population        = 1,572,197 |
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   population        = 1,610,134 |
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   populationpercent = 2.8 |
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   populationpercent = 2.7 |
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   populationdensity = 290 |
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   populationdensity = 297 |
 
   coatofarms        = [[Image:Flagge_Liguriens.png|200px]] |
 
   coatofarms        = [[Image:Flagge_Liguriens.png|200px]] |
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   map              = [[Image:Italy Regions Liguria 220px.png]] |
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   map              = [[Image:Italy Regions Liguria Map.png]] |
 
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'''Liguria''' is a coastal [[Regions of Italy|region]] of north-western [[Italy]], the third smallest of the Italian regions. It borders [[France]] to the west, [[Piedmont (Italy)|Piedmont]] to the north, and [[Emilia-Romagna]] and [[Tuscany]] to the east.  It lies on the [[Ligurian Sea]], a part of the [[Tyrrhenian Sea]] (northern [[Mediterranean Sea]]).
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[[Image:Liguria Provinces.png|thumb|left|250px|Provinces of Liguria]]
  
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The coastal strip forms the [[Italian Riviera]]; further inland are the Ligurian [[Alps]], on the west, and the Ligurian [[Apennines]] on the east. The capital is [[Genoa]].
 
  
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Ancient [[Ligures]] settled the Mediterranean coast from [[Rhone]] to [[Arno]], but later [[Celt]]ic migrations, as well as colonization by [[Phoenicians]], [[Greeks]], and [[Carthaginians]] displaced these by the [[4th century BC]]. The region was officially subdued by the [[Roman Republic]] during the [[2nd century BC]]. During the [[Middle Ages]], Genoa gradually gained control of most of Liguria, which shared most of the city's history, and, with a few breaks in the 15th and early 16th century when the area was under either [[Duchy of Milan|Milanese]] or [[France|French]] control, the [[Republic of Genoa]] ruled the area until [[1796]], when the French Revolutionary general [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] reorganized the area into the [[Ligurian Republic]].  The Ligurian Republic proved short-lived, however, and was annexed directly by France in [[1805]].  Following the end of the [[Napoleonic Wars]] in [[1815]], the area was annexed by the [[Kingdom of Sardinia]].
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'''Liguria''' is a coastal [[Regions of Italy|region]] of north-western [[Italy]], the third smallest of the Italian regions. It borders France to the west, [[Piedmont (Italy)|Piedmont]] to the north, and [[Emilia-Romagna]] and [[Tuscany]] to the east.  It lies on the [[Ligurian Sea]], a part of the [[Tyrrhenian Sea]] (northern [[Mediterranean Sea]]).  
  
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The Ligurian coast enjoys a mild maritime [[climate]], compared to the semi-[[Continental climate|continental]] one of the [[Po]] valley, a few kilometers northward; in January, Genoa records an average temperature of about 8-10°C, with no frost, which can occur only in the mountainous interior. Summer averages about 24-25°C.
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The coastal strip forms the [[Italian Riviera]]; further inland are the Ligurian [[Alps]], on the west, and the Ligurian [[Apennines]] on the east. The regional capital is [[Genoa]].
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Liguria is divided into the provinces of [[Province of Genoa|Genoa (Genova)]], [[Province of Imperia|Imperia]], [[Province of La Spezia|La Spezia]], and [[Province of Savona|Savona]].
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==Origins==
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Ancient [[Ligures]] settled the Mediterranean coast from [[Rhône River|Rhône]] to [[Arno river|Arno]], but later Gallic migration mixed and produced the Gallo-Ligurian culture.. The region was officially subdued by the [[Roman Republic]] during the [[2nd century BC]]. During the [[Middle Ages]], Genoa gradually gained control of most of Liguria, which shared most of the city's history, and, with a few breaks in the 15th and early 16th century when the area was under either [[Duchy of Milan|Milanese]] or [[France|French]] control, the [[Republic of Genoa]] ruled the area until 1796, when the French Revolutionary general [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] reorganized the area into the [[Ligurian Republic]].  The Ligurian Republic proved short-lived, however, and was annexed directly by France in 1805.  Following the end of the [[Napoleonic Wars]] in 1815, the area was annexed by the [[Kingdom of Sardinia]].
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==Climate==
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The Ligurian coast enjoys a mild [[maritime climate]], compared to the semi-[[Continental climate|continental]] one of the [[Po]] valley, a few kilometers northward; in January, Genoa records an average temperature of about 8-10°C, with no frost, which can occur only in the mountainous interior. Summer averages about 24-25°C.
 
Rainfall can be very abundant at times; mountains very close to the coast create an [[orographic]] effect, so Genoa can see up to 2000 mm of rain in a year; other areas instead show the normal values of the Mediterranean area (500-800 mm).
 
Rainfall can be very abundant at times; mountains very close to the coast create an [[orographic]] effect, so Genoa can see up to 2000 mm of rain in a year; other areas instead show the normal values of the Mediterranean area (500-800 mm).
  
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It is noticeable that, despite the high population density, woods cover half of the total area.
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It is noticeable that, despite the high population density, woods cover half of the total area.
  
 
''Liguria'' is a very old name, dating back to pre-[[ancient Rome|Roman]] times.  
 
''Liguria'' is a very old name, dating back to pre-[[ancient Rome|Roman]] times.  
  
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See also [[Finale Ligure]] and [[Seborga]].
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==Principal cities and towns==
  
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Principal towns:
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[[Image:map-of-liguria-map.gif|thumb|300px|right|Map of Liguria.]]
 
*[[Genoa]]
 
*[[Genoa]]
 
*[[La Spezia]]  
 
*[[La Spezia]]  
 
*[[Imperia]]  
 
*[[Imperia]]  
 
*[[Savona]]
 
*[[Savona]]
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*[[San Remo]]
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*[[Sanremo]]
 
*[[Ventimiglia]] (French '''Vintimille''') (final destination of many [[train]]s from [[France]])
 
*[[Ventimiglia]] (French '''Vintimille''') (final destination of many [[train]]s from [[France]])
 
*[[Portofino]]
 
*[[Portofino]]
 
*[[Cinque Terre]] ("The Five Villages")
 
*[[Cinque Terre]] ("The Five Villages")
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*[[Sestri Levante]]
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*[[Bordighera]]
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*[[Rapallo]]
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*[[Finale Ligure]]
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*[[Seborga]]
  
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
  
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* [http://www.regione.liguria.it/ Official Region website]
 
* [http://www.liguriainrete.it Official website of the Ligurian regional government]
 
* [http://www.liguriainrete.it Official website of the Ligurian regional government]
 
* [http://www.italy-weather-and-maps.com/maps/italy/liguria.gif Map of Liguria]
 
* [http://www.italy-weather-and-maps.com/maps/italy/liguria.gif Map of Liguria]
 
* [http://www.provincia.sp.it  Official website of the Province of La Spezia, In Italian]
 
* [http://www.provincia.sp.it  Official website of the Province of La Spezia, In Italian]
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* [http://www.italianvisits.com/liguria/ ItalianVisits.com]
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* [http://www.italianvisits.com/liguria/ ItalianVisits.com: Liguria]
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* [http://www.5terre.com/FrameSet.php?LeftFile=HomePage.php  Cinque Terre]
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* [http://www.metediliguria.com/ Consorzio Mete di Liguria]
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* [http://www.initaly.com/regions/liguria/liguria.htm - General Liguran Information]
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* [http://www.aeroportodigenova.com/en/home/pag.php?sez=what_to_see Genoa Airport]
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* [http://www.wikitravel.orrg/en/vernazza Wikitravel.org]
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* [http://www.liguriapocket.com/eng/home.aspx Holiday Liguria]
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[[Category:Wine regions of Italy]]

Latest revision as of 20:24, 1 August 2009

Template:Infobox RegionIT

Provinces of Liguria


Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. It borders France to the west, Piedmont to the north, and Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany to the east. It lies on the Ligurian Sea, a part of the Tyrrhenian Sea (northern Mediterranean Sea).

The coastal strip forms the Italian Riviera; further inland are the Ligurian Alps, on the west, and the Ligurian Apennines on the east. The regional capital is Genoa.

Liguria is divided into the provinces of Genoa (Genova), Imperia, La Spezia, and Savona.

Origins

Ancient Ligures settled the Mediterranean coast from Rhône to Arno, but later Gallic migration mixed and produced the Gallo-Ligurian culture.. The region was officially subdued by the Roman Republic during the 2nd century BC. During the Middle Ages, Genoa gradually gained control of most of Liguria, which shared most of the city's history, and, with a few breaks in the 15th and early 16th century when the area was under either Milanese or French control, the Republic of Genoa ruled the area until 1796, when the French Revolutionary general Napoleon Bonaparte reorganized the area into the Ligurian Republic. The Ligurian Republic proved short-lived, however, and was annexed directly by France in 1805. Following the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815, the area was annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Climate

The Ligurian coast enjoys a mild maritime climate, compared to the semi-continental one of the Po valley, a few kilometers northward; in January, Genoa records an average temperature of about 8-10°C, with no frost, which can occur only in the mountainous interior. Summer averages about 24-25°C. Rainfall can be very abundant at times; mountains very close to the coast create an orographic effect, so Genoa can see up to 2000 mm of rain in a year; other areas instead show the normal values of the Mediterranean area (500-800 mm).

It is noticeable that, despite the high population density, woods cover half of the total area.

Liguria is a very old name, dating back to pre-Roman times.


Principal cities and towns

File:Map-of-liguria-map.gif
Map of Liguria.


External links



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Abruzzo • Aosta Valley • Apulia • Basilicata • Calabria • Campania • Emilia-Romagna • Friuli-Venezia Giulia • Lazio • Liguria • Lombardy • Marche • Molise • Piedmont • Sardinia • Sicily • Trentino-South Tyrol • Tuscany • Umbria • Veneto
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