Calabria

Territory: It is the extreme south-western region of Italy, the tip of the "boot" washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ionian. It is an essentially mountainous region, with a high central Apennine ridge, which crosses it lengthwise. The mountain slopes are overgrown with thick woods. The coastlines present landscapes of wild beauty.

Major Cities: The regional capital is Catanzaro. Reggio Calabria is the seat of the Regional Council. Cosenza and Crotone are the other important cities and are the capitals of the respective provinces.

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