Molise facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Molise
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| Country | Italy | ||
| Capital | Campobasso | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4,460.65 km2 (1,722.27 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(1 January 2017)
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| • Total | 310,449 | ||
| • Density | 69.59726/km2 (180.2561/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | molisani | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| GDP/ Nominal | € 6 billion (2006) | ||
| GDP per capita | € 20,100 (2008) | ||
| NUTS Region | ITF | ||
| Website | www.regione.molise.it | ||
Molise is a small and beautiful region in Southern Italy. It is located right on the Adriatic Sea. The main city and capital of Molise is Campobasso.
Molise used to be part of a bigger region called Abruzzi e Molise. But in 1963, Molise became its own separate region. This makes Molise the newest region in Italy!
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Exploring Molise's Geography
Molise is in the southern part of Italy. It shares its borders with several other regions. To the north, you'll find Abruzzo. To the west, there's Lazio. Campania is to the south, and Apulia is to the southeast. The Adriatic Sea is on its eastern side.
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| Campania | Campania | Apulia |
Molise is one of the smallest regions in Italy. It covers an area of about 4,461 square kilometers (1,722 square miles). Only Valle d'Aosta is smaller.
Rivers and Mountains of Molise
Several rivers flow through Molise. Some of the most important ones are:
- Fortore: This river is about 110 kilometers (68 miles) long.
- Trigno: It stretches for about 85 kilometers (53 miles).
- Biferno: This river is 84 kilometers (52 miles) long. It's the longest river that flows only within Molise.
- Volturno: At 175 kilometers (109 miles), it's one of the longest rivers in Southern Italy.
The highest point in Molise is La Meta mountain. Its eastern peak reaches about 2,185 meters (7,169 feet) high. You can find it in the Province of Isernia.
Provinces and Cities
Molise is divided into two main areas called provinces. Think of them like big counties within the region.
| Province | Capital City | Area (km²) |
Population (2017) |
People per km² | Number of Towns |
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| Campobasso | Campobasso | 2,925.41 | 224,644 | 76.8 | 84 |
| Isernia | Isernia | 1,535.24 | 85,805 | 55.9 | 52 |
| Total for Molise | 4,460.65 | 310,449 | 69.6 | 136 | |
Biggest Towns and Cities
Here are the 10 largest towns and cities (called communi) in Molise by population:
| Rank | Town or City | Province | Population (2017) |
Area(km2) | People per km2 |
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| 1 | Campobasso | Campobasso | 49,320 | 56.11 | 879.0 |
| 2 | Termoli | Campobasso | 33,660 | 55.64 | 605.0 |
| 3 | Isernia | Isernia | 21,805 | 69.15 | 315.3 |
| 4 | Venafro | Isernia | 11,203 | 46.45 | 241.2 |
| 5 | Bojano | Campobasso | 8,093 | 52.63 | 153.8 |
| 6 | Campomarino | Campobasso | 8,002 | 76.68 | 104.4 |
| 7 | Larino | Campobasso | 6,730 | 88.77 | 75.8 |
| 8 | Montenero di Bisaccia | Campobasso | 6,637 | 93.32 | 71.1 |
| 9 | Guglionesi | Campobasso | 5,296 | 100.95 | 52.5 |
| 10 | Riccia | Campobasso | 5,180 | 70.04 | 74.0 |
Gallery
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A wide view of Campobasso.
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A look at the town of Agnone in the Isernia province.
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The historic Monforte castle in Campobasso.
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The stunning Matese mountain chain.
Images for kids
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The ancient Roman ruins of Altilia (Sepino).
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A collage of sights from Isernia.
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The Pandone Castle in Venafro.
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The impressive castle of Termoli.
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Campobasso's grand Cathedral.
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See also
In Spanish: Molise para niños
