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Welcome to the Province of Foggia!
Hello everyone! Are you ready to discover the beautiful Province of Foggia? Located in the Puglia region, it is the third-largest province in Italy with a population of almost 600,000 inhabitants. In this text, I will tell you a little about the geography and climate of the province, to make you want to visit it!
Physical Geography
Territory
The territory of Foggia extends over an area of 6,649 km² and includes 61 municipalities. The capital is the city of Foggia, and the province faces completely north and east onto the Adriatic Sea. It borders Molise, Campania, and Basilicata, including the Tremiti Islands archipelago.
Foggia is composed of three distinct natural districts: the promontory of Gargano, the Tavoliere delle Puglie, and the Monti della Daunia. The promontory of Gargano extends for 65 km from west to east and 40 km from north to south and is characterized by great altitude. The Tavoliere delle Puglie is characterized by a predominantly flat morphology, but with some undulations. The Monti della Daunia, on the other hand, offer mountainous and valley landscapes.
Climate
The climate of Foggia is predominantly Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild and humid winters. Precipitation is mainly concentrated during autumn and winter, but snowy precipitation is not rare in the mountainous areas of Gargano and Monti della Daunia. Coastal and flat areas have an average annual rainfall between 450 and 650 mm, while local rainfall on Gargano and Monti Dauni can exceed 1,000 mm per year.
The Name of the Province of Foggia
The current statute of the provincial entity of Foggia, in article 2, paragraph 2, reads: ''"In official acts, even of public and external relevance, it may assume the name of" Province of Capitanata "in respect of its historical territorial identity." So, if you hear someone talking about the Province of Capitanata, know that it is another name for the Province of Foggia, in respect of the history and tradition of the territory.
Conclusion
Here is the Province of Foggia, which offers natural scenery of great beauty! I hope that my summary has made you appreciate the wonders of this Italian province, between the sea and the mountains. If you have the opportunity to visit it, you won't regret it!
