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Its capital is Perugia. Assisi and Norcia are historical towns associated with St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Benedict. The official language, as in the rest of Italy, is Italian. |
Umbria
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Camping and caravanning holiday deals in Italy - Easier (press release) Easier (press release)--The company is offering savings of up to 35% at a choice of locations - including -Umbria-, Lake Garda and the Venetian Riviera - for holidays starting before 13 August. Deals include seven nights in a two-bedroom mobile home with - Date : Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:10:08 GMT+00:00 |
Trapanese pesto and pasta - iAfrica.com iAfrica.com--And it's the pesto, in particular, that dominates many a market and balcony-to-balcony conversation, certainly in smaller towns in -Umbria- and Tuscany. It is a matter of pride that every household in Italy has a variation of pesto that - Date : Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:43:41 GMT+00:00 |
I Now Pronounce You Caveman and Wife - NTDTV NTDTV--Forty-year-old Annette Kristiansen says she met 45-year-old Boskov Saerkjaer a few years ago, on the Internet, and that they decided to get married 50 metres below ground in -Umbria's- impressive caves. "I think we decided to marry he - Date : Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:12:25 GMT+00:00 |
Welcome back, Fabio - Washington Examiner Washington Examiner--Born in the Le Marche region of Italy near -Umbria-, Trabocchi grew up on a farm, and eating well was part of life. "My dad was a farmer," he said, "and I was always with dad and with other farmers. And sinc - Date : Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:42:58 GMT+00:00 |
Umbria mia at Italianni's! - Philippine Star Philippine Star--Italianni's recently launched “Cinco Magnifico: Flavors from the Region,” five new dishes that transport you to the five popular regions of Italy � -Umbria-, Marche, Lombardy, Basilicata, and Veneto. Fresh, filling and delizioso - Date : Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:56:22 GMT+00:00 |
Why Visit Umbria - About - News & Issues About - News & Issues---Umbria-, known as Italy's green heart, is a region of natural beauty and picturesque medieval hill towns. Fall is an especially good time to visit when truffles are in season and the vineyards are full ... - Date : Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:23:55 GMT+00:00 |
Umbria region deploys public broadband network - Telecompaper (subscription) Telecompaper (subscription)--A new public broadband network has been put into operation in Italy's -Umbria- Region, available to over 57000 users in 42 communities in -Umbria-. The network was set up following a European public tender by Telecom Ital - Date : Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:10:07 GMT+00:00 |
Koech After Daegu Gold - Middle East North Africa Financial Network Middle East North Africa Financial Network--Isaiah Kiplangat Koech says he is determined to bounce back at the world championships in Daegu after a poor display at the world cross country event in Punta -Umbria-, Spain in March. The former world youth cha - Date : Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:05:18 GMT+00:00 |
Star Wars director George Lucas' £9m Italian convent... with a spa and cinema - Daily Mail Daily Mail--The inhabitants of Passignano sul Trasimeno, in -Umbria- in central Italy, kept Lucas's presence a secret until last week. The Hollywood legend's new home was built in the 16th century as a Capuchin convent, and occupied by monks unt - Date : Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:40:20 GMT+00:00 |
Savor Italia at Italianni's - Philippine Star Philippine Star--More than just a pizza and pasta place, Italianni's lets you embark on a culinary journey to five popular regions of Italy � -Umbria-, Marche, Lombardy, Basilicata, and Veneto � through your taste buds as it launches its “Cinco Mag - Date : Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:55:19 GMT+00:00 |
Province | Area (km2/sq mi) | Population | Density (per km2/sq mi) |
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Province of Perugia | 10 km (6.2 6,334) | 660,040 | 104 / 270 |
Province of Terni | 10 km (6.2 2,122) | 232,311 | 109 / 284 |
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