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The Province of Imperia: a brief introduction
Hello everyone! Today I will tell you about the beautiful Province of Imperia, located in Liguria and with a population of 208,303. This province borders Piedmont to the north, the province of Savona to the east, France to the west, and the Ligurian Sea to the south. The capital is Imperia, but the most populous city in the province is Sanremo.
Physical Geography
The province of Imperia is historically divided into three parts: Imperia, Sanremo, and Ventimiglia. This province occupies the southern and westernmost part of Liguria.
History
The territory of the province of Imperia was part of the Province of Nice until 1860, when most of the territory was ceded to France. The remaining part, consisting of the districts of Porto Maurizio and Sanremo, became the province of Porto Maurizio. In 1923, following the merger of the capital Porto Maurizio into the new city of Imperia, the province changed its name and assumed its current denomination.
Symbols and Honors
The province of Imperia is awarded the Gold Medal for Military Valor for the sacrifices of its people and for its activity in the partisan struggle during World War II. The official coat of arms, approved in 1927, is a symbol of great value for the province.
Society
The province of Imperia has about 23,104 foreign citizens, representing 10.66% of the population. The municipality with the largest number of foreign residents is Sanremo, while the municipality of Montegrosso Pian Latte has no foreign presence.
In the province of Imperia, Catholicism prevails, but the province is divided between the dioceses of Albenga-Imperia and Ventimiglia-San Remo.
Culture
The province of Imperia offers a rich artistic and cultural heritage. Among the main art cities in the province are Ventimiglia, Imperia, and Sanremo. Ventimiglia is famous for the Balzi Rossi, the Roman archaeological area, the medieval city, and the Hanbury Botanical Gardens, which are one of the city's symbols. Imperia boasts the largest church in Liguria, the Basilica of San Maurizio. Sanremo, on the other hand, is famous for its Liberty-style casino and the Russian Church.
I hope this brief summary has given you an idea of the Province of Imperia! If you have the opportunity, do not hesitate to visit and explore it. Let yourself be amazed by the beauties of this land!
