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Basilicata (Italy).

Informations regarding the region of Basilicata.

The region of Basilicata is located in the southern part of Italy map of basilicata region in italy and is also known as "Lucania", probably deriving from the meaning of this word in Greek "Leucos", which has the same connotation in Latin - white or bright. Its territory is almost half mountainous with only a small part of plains, situated in the coast area, looking over the Ionic Sea. The highest point of the region reaches 2267m.on Mount Pollino. The capital city is Potenza (70.000 per.) which, together with the province of Matera (50.000 per.) are the only two large cities, since the rest of the territory is characterized by small towns such as Pisticci, Metaponto, Policoro and Melfi. Basilicata is one of the regions of Italy with the lowest living density.

city of Matera in basilicata region in italy

Tourism in Basilicata.

Tourism in the region of Basilicata is not very developed, although it is growing. Some mountain areas and Maratea, one of the most famous beach areas of the region, are worth mentioning. Maratea is on the Tyrrhenian Sea, whereas down south there is a 40km fine white sandy coast confining with the Ionic Sea. There are numerous hotels in this area and these are expanding and are increasing with time. The most famous resorts are the Metaponto Beach, Nova Siri, Scanzano and Policoro.

Industry in Basilicata.

Industry in Basilicata is active mainly in the energetic sector thanks to the natural gas deposits. Chemical and pharmaceutical industries are also present.

Service industries in Basilicata.

Service industries in Basilicata concentrate their work on the tourist sector. The transportation business is improving thanks to the FIAT industry in Melfi which creates jobs in various sectors.

Agricoltura in Basilicata

A good part of the economy of the region of Basilicata is based on agriculture, even though it isn't good source of income for many reasons. Potatoes, cereals, grapes, olives and tobacco are grown.

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Pollino park

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