Marche facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marche
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| Anthem: Inno delle Marche | |||
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| Country | Italy | ||
| Capital | Ancona | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9,401.38 km2 (3,629.89 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(1 January 2017)
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| • Total | 1,538,055 | ||
| • Density | 163.59885/km2 (423.7191/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | marchigiano | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| GDP/ Nominal | € 41.7 billion (2010) | ||
| NUTS Region | ITE3 | ||
| Website | www.regione.marche.it | ||
Marche is a beautiful region in central Italy. It's one of the 20 regions that make up the country. It sits right on the Adriatic Sea, and its main city, or capital, is Ancona.
Geography of Marche
Marche is located in the middle of Italy. To the north, it shares borders with Emilia-Romagna and the small country of San Marino. Tuscany is to its west, and Umbria is to the southwest. To the south, you'll find Abruzzo and Lazio. And to the east, it has a long coastline along the Adriatic Sea.
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Emilia-Romagna, Republic of San Marino |
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| Umbria | Abruzzo, Lazio |
Marche is the 15th largest region in Italy. It covers an area of about 9,401 square kilometers (3,629 square miles).
Some of the main rivers flowing through Marche are:
- Metauro (121 km or 75 miles long)
- Tronto (115 km or 71 miles long)
- Potenza (95 km or 59 miles long)
- Chienti (91 km or 57 miles long)
- Esino (75 km or 47 miles long)
The highest mountain in the region is Monte Vettore. It's located in the Ascoli Piceno area and stands tall at 2,476 meters (8,123 feet).
Provinces in Marche
The Marche region is divided into five smaller areas called provinces. Each province has its own main city.
Here is a list of the provinces, their capitals, and how many people live there:
| Province | Capital | Area (km²) |
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| Ancona | Ancona | 1,963 | 474,124 |
| Ascoli Piceno | Ascoli Piceno | 1,228 | 209,450 |
| Fermo | Fermo | 863 | 174,849 |
| Macerata | Macerata | 2,779 | 318,921 |
| Pesaro e Urbino | Pesaro | 2,568 | 360,711 |
| Total | 9,401 | 1,538,055 | |
Biggest Cities
Here are the 10 largest cities, also known as communi, in Marche by population:
| No. | City | Province | Population (2017) |
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| 1 | Ancona | AN | 100,696 |
| 2 | Pesaro | PU | 94,813 |
| 3 | Fano | PU | 60,852 |
| 4 | Ascoli Piceno | AP | 49,203 |
| 5 | San Benedetto del Tronto | AP | 47,420 |
| 6 | Senigallia | AN | 44,706 |
| 7 | Civitanova Marche | MC | 42,251 |
| 8 | Macerata | MC | 42,209 |
| 9 | Jesi | AN | 40,318 |
| 10 | Fermo | FM | 37,396 |
Gallery
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Ascoli Piceno: Piazza del Popolo.
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Pesaro: Palazzo Ducale.
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Urbino: Palazzo Ducale.
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Fermo: duomo.
- Blog in English just about Le Marche Italy
Images for kids
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View of Marche countryside
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A view of Monte Conero
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Roman Amphitheatre in the Archaeological Park of Urbs Salvia
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The Renaissance town of Urbino
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Cathedral of Ancona
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Indesit Headquarters in Fabriano, Province of Ancona. The home appliance sector represents the core of the regional industry
See also
In Spanish: Marcas para niños
