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Welcome to the Province of Latina!
If you are thinking of visiting Italy, we recommend including the beautiful Province of Latina in your list, located in the Lazio region. This beautiful Italian province comprises of 33 municipalities and boasts a population of over 566,000 inhabitants, covering an area of 2,250 km².
The History of the Province
The province of Latina was established on December 18, 1934, under the name of "Province of Littoria". This territory coincided with the Agro Pontino, just reclaimed from the Pontine marshes, and part of the ancient Campanian province of "Provincia di Terra di Lavoro" (1860-1927) which corresponds to the northern area of the district of Gaeta. In the province of Latina, one can admire the architecture of Italian rationalism, characterized by modern and functional buildings, dating back to the reclamation of the 1930s and the consequent foundation of new urban centers. The entire territory has undergone significant growth and territorial evolution, without altering the original layout.
The Province of Latina has a coat of arms granted in 1954 and a flag parted in green and purple.
The Physical Geography of the Province of Latina
The Province of Latina is located between the mouths of the Astura river to the north and the mouth of the Garigliano river. The provincial territory is formed by distinct areas. On the one hand, the mountainous and hilly reliefs of the Lepini, Aurunci, and Ausoni Mountains, which slope towards the sea with the rocky peninsula of Gaeta. On the other, the vast plain of Agro Pontino. The province's land was covered in the past by extensive and unhealthy swamps but was reclaimed in the 1930s. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters, while the temperature rarely drops below zero on the reliefs.
In the Province of Latina, one can find few and scarce lakes, such as Lake Fogliano, Lake Caprolace, Lake dei Monaci, Lake Paola, the largest, while behind Terracina, Lake Fondi opens, one of the few freshwater lakes. The province also includes the archipelago of the Ponza Islands, administratively divided into the municipalities of Ponza and Ventotene.
The Inland Waters of the Province
The main watercourses of the Province of Latina include the Astura River, the Garigliano, and the torrents that descend from the Lepini Mountains and then are channelled into the plain and brought to the sea.
Conclusion
The Province of Latina is a must-visit place! Its rationalist architecture frames the natural beauty of the province and offers a great variety of landscapes, from mountainous ones to lakes and sandy beaches. The Province of Latina is a rich and diverse territory, ideal for every type of tourist. Come and visit us and let the beauty of this place conquer you.
