Apulia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Apulia
Puglia
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| Anthem: O bella Puglia | |||
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| Country | Italy | ||
| Capital | Bari | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19,450.90 km2 (7,510.03 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(31 December 2015)
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| • Total | 4,077,166 | ||
| • Density | 209.61323/km2 (542.89578/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Pugliese (English: Apulian) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| GDP/ Nominal | € 68.9 billion (2006) | ||
| NUTS Region | ITF | ||
| Website | www.regione.puglia.it | ||
Apulia (called Puglia in Italian) is a beautiful region in southern Italy. It's located right on the Adriatic Sea. The main city, or capital, is Bari.
If you look at a map of Italy, Apulia forms the 'heel' of the boot-shaped country. This southernmost part is known as the Salento peninsula.
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Apulia's Location and Size
Apulia is found in Southern Italy. It covers an area of about 19,451 square kilometers (7,510 square miles). Imagine an area roughly the size of the state of New Jersey in the USA!
Around 4 million people live in Apulia. This means there are about 210 people living in every square kilometer.
The region has many neighbors. To the northwest, it borders Molise. To the west, you'll find Campania, and to the southwest, Basilicata. The Adriatic Sea is to the north and east. To the southeast, there's the Strait of Otranto and the Ionian Sea. The Gulf of Taranto is to the south.
Provinces of Apulia
Apulia is divided into six smaller areas called provinces. Think of them like counties or states within a larger region. Each province has its own main city.
Here are the six provinces:
Famous Places in Apulia
Apulia is home to many interesting and historic places. Some of these are very famous landmarks.
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Castel del Monte in Andria, a famous castle and symbol of the region.
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Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari, a beautiful theater.
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The medieval town of Ostuni, known for its white buildings.
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Torre Sant'Andrea, a beautiful coastal spot in Salento.
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The landscape of the Murge plateau.
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Castel del Monte, built by King Frederick II between 1240 and 1250 in Andria.
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An awning vineyard in the countryside near Barletta.
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Olive extra virgin oil from Terre Tarentine.
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Olive trees near Modugno.
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A Dentex fish.
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A Sea bream fish.
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Shrimp.
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Mussels from Taranto.
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Spaghetti with mussels.
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Monacelle (a type of land snail).
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Scapece gallipolina: fried fish preserved in red wine vinegar.
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Cazzomarro: baked rolls made from lamb entrails.
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Goat chops.
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Lampascioni sott'olio, prepared bulbs of a grape hyacinth preserved in olive oil.
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See also
In Spanish: Apulia para niños
