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Liguria (Italy)

Informations regarding the region of Liguria.

The region of Liguria is located in northern Italy and its territory is mainly mountainous since it confines in part with the Cartina della regione Liguria Liguri Alps (Maritime) and partially with the Apennines. A vast surface of this region confines with the Ligure Sea and the coasts are very irregular and suggestive, concentrating the population mainly around them. The Ligure coast can be divided in Riviera di Ponente (Western Coast) from Genova towards the west up to the French border and the Riviera di Levante (Eastern Coast) from Genova towards the east up to the border with the Toscana region.

The capital city of the region is Genova, the other principal cities are Imperia, La Spezia and Savona.

The "cinque terre", beautiful zone of Liguria region

Tourism in Liguria.

Tourism in this region is very developed thanks to the great climate, which is mild and temperate, a characteristic which attracts tons of tourists from all over Italy and the world, making tourism one of the main resources of the economy of this region. Liguria is equipped with modern receptive structures and services, such as hotels of all categories, inns and other types of accommodations, for example camp sites. Everything is well kept and managed, aiming at the conservation of the environment which is full of gorgeous sceneries and views of an incomparable beauty.

Industry in Liguria.

In Liguria industry is mainly developed in: petrochemical, iron and steel, metallurgic, steel mills, shipyards and food.

Agriculture in Liguria.

Although agriculture is not very developed due to the unfavourable conformation of the territory, there are some crops which represent a good source of income, such as: fruit, olives, wine grapes, vegetables and flowers. Fishing is practiced without much interest. The wine of the Cinque Terre is famous for its exquisiteness, merit of the mild climate throughout the whole year, guaranteed by the warmth of the sea and the mountains which protect this region from the northern currents.

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Acquarium Genova

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