Northeast Italy facts for kids
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| Regional statistics | |
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| Composition |  Emilia-Romagna Friuli-Venezia Giulia Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Veneto |
| Area - Total |
62,310 km2 (24,058 sq mi) |
| Population - Total |
11,564,416 (2013 est.) |
| GDP | €357.4 billion (2008) |
Northeast Italy, also called Italia nord-orientale or Nord-Est in Italian, is one of five main areas in Italy. The Italian government's National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) uses these areas for official information. It's like a big section of the country.
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Geography of Northeast Italy
Northeast Italy is located in the northeastern part of the country. It shares borders with several other countries and regions.
Where is Northeast Italy?
To the north, Northeast Italy borders Switzerland and Austria. To the east, it borders Slovenia. In the south, you'll find Liguria (part of Northwest Italy), Tuscany (Central Italy), Marche (Central Italy), and the small country of San Marino. To the west, it borders Lombardy (Northwest Italy) and a tiny part of Piedmont (Northwest Italy).
Coastal Areas and Mountains
Three regions in Northeast Italy have a beautiful coast along the Adriatic Sea. These are Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Veneto.
The northern part of this region is home to the mighty Alps mountains. In the south, you'll find the northern Apennines mountains. The highest point in Northeast Italy is Ortles, which is part of the Alps in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region. It stands tall at 3,905 metres (12,812 ft).
The Po River Valley
Northeast Italy includes most of the valley of the Po river. This valley is known as Pianura Padana in Italian. The Po is the longest river in Northeast Italy and also the longest river in all of Italy.
Regions of Northeast Italy
Northeast Italy is made up of four of the 20 regions in Italy. These regions are further divided into 36 provinces and 934 smaller areas called comuni.
| Region | Capital | Population (2016) |
Area (km²) |
Density (inh./km²) |
Provinces | Comuni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilia-Romagna | Bologna | 4,448,146 | 22,452.78 | 198.1 | 9 | 333 |
| Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Trieste | 1,221,218 | 7,862.30 | 155.3 | 4 | 216 |
| Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol | Trento | 1,059,114 | 13,605.50 | 77.8 | 2 | 293 |
| Veneto | Venice | 4,915,123 | 18,407.42 | 267.0 | 21 | 92 |
| Total | 11,643,601 | 62,328.00 | 186.8 | 36 | 934 | |
Largest Cities in Northeast Italy
Here are the 10 comuni (cities or towns) with the most people living in them:
| Comune | Population | Province | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna | 386,663 | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna |
| Venice | 263,352 | Venice | Veneto |
| Verona | 258,765 | Verona | Veneto |
| Padua | 210,401 | Padua | Veneto |
| Trieste | 204,420 | Trieste | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Parma | 192,836 | Parma | Emilia-Romagna |
| Modena | 184,973 | Modena | Emilia-Romagna |
| Reggio Emilia | 171,345 | Reggio Emilia | Emilia-Romagna |
| Ravenna | 159,116 | Ravenna | Emilia-Romagna |
| Rimini | 147,750 | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna |
Related pages
- NUTS level 1:
- Northwest Italy
- Northeast Italy
- Central Italy
- South Italy
- Insular Italy
- Northern Italy
- Southern Italy
See also
In Spanish: Italia nororiental para niños
