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Welcome to the Province of Salerno
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about an Italian province that is particularly close to my heart: Salerno! With its 1,059,305 inhabitants, Salerno is the tenth Italian province by population and the second in Campania. Here's everything you need to know about the province of Salerno!
Physical Geography
The province of Salerno is one of the largest in Italy and includes 158 municipalities, which is why it is the Campania province with the largest territorial extension. From a geographical point of view, it is very diverse and heterogeneous: we find the area of the Nocerino-Sarnese plain, shared with the metropolitan city of Naples, the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the capital city of Salerno, the plain of Sele, and the mountainous area of Cilento and Vallo di Diano, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hydrography
The province of Salerno is crossed by numerous waterways, including the river Sele, which is the main river and originates in the province of Avellino. The Sele River flows into Eboli, 5 km from Paestum, with a flow rate of about 70 m³/s. Other important watercourses include the Calore Lucano, Tanagro, Bussento, Sarno, and Tusciano.
Orography
In the province of Salerno, there are numerous mountains and highlands of importance, including Mount Cervati and the Alburni massif, belonging to the Lucanian Apennines, as well as Polveracchio and Accellica, belonging to the Campanian Apennines.
Conclusion
In short, the province of Salerno is a very diverse reality, rich in natural beauty, and is an ideal destination for those who love the sea, mountains, and stunning landscapes. I hope that my summary has pleased you and has encouraged you to visit this wonderful province!
