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The Emilia-Romagna Region
Emilia-Romagna is a region in northeastern Italy, with a population of over 4.4 million people and its capital city in Bologna. It borders Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, Liguria, Tuscany, Marche, and the Republic of San Marino, and is crossed by the Adriatic Sea. The region has two historic regions, Emilia and Romagna, which have different linguistic, geographical, and cultural characteristics but are united to form the Emilia-Romagna region.
Physical geography
The region is divided into two parts of almost equal size: a northern-eastern and a southern-western part. The Via Emilia, which roughly follows the pedecollinare line in a northwest-southeast direction, divides the regional territory into these two parts. The region is characterized by the presence of the Po Valley and the Northern Apennines, which constitute the hinterland of every province except Ferrara. The flat area of the region widens progressively from west to east, while the hilly-mountainous zone maintains a nearly constant width. The southern-western zone of the region is characterized by hills and mountains, while the northern-eastern zone is entirely flat.
Orography
The Apennine part of Emilia-Romagna is composed of the Tuscan-Emilian and Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines. The highest altitudes are found in the central Apennine sector, which includes Mount Cimone, the highest peak in Emilia-Romagna and the Northern Apennines, with an altitude of 2,165 meters. The plain, the central-southern zone of the Po Valley, is the result of alluvial deposits brought by the Po and other rivers over the centuries. The region is crossed by a multitude of rivers, including the Po, Taro, Reno, and Rubicone.
Emilia-Romagna is a region rich in natural resources and scenic beauty. The region is famous for its food and wine products, including Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, culatello di Zibello, Lambrusco, and Sangiovese. The region is also famous for its art cities, beaches, and thermal resorts.
In summary, Emilia-Romagna is a region with a great variety of landscapes, from mountains to plains, hills to beaches. The region is rich in natural and cultural resources, making it an ideal destination for tourism.
