Province of Bergamo facts for kids
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Province of Bergamo
Bergamo
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lombardia |
| Capital | Bergamo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,723 km2 (1,051 sq mi) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,098,740 |
| • Density | 404/km2 (1,050/sq mi) |
| Postal Code |
24000-24100
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| Telephone prefix |
035, 0345, 0346, 0363, 02, 030
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| ISTAT | 016 |
| Vehicle registration | BG |
| No. of communes | 244 |
| Website | [http://www.provincia.bergamo.it www.provincia.bergamo.it |
The Province of Bergamo (called provincia di Bergamo in Italian) is a special area, like a county, in the Lombardy region of Italy. Its main city and capital is Bergamo. About 1.1 million people live here. The province covers an area of about 2,755 square kilometers (1,064 square miles). It is made up of 243 smaller towns and villages, called comuni.
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Where is Bergamo Province?
The Province of Bergamo is located in northern Italy. It shares borders with several other provinces. To the north, it meets the province of Sondrio. To the east, you'll find the province of Brescia. The province of Cremona is to the south. To the west, it borders the Metropolitan City of Milan, the province of Monza and Brianza, and the province of Lecco.
Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys
The northern part of the province is very mountainous. It includes parts of the Bergamo Alps, also known as the Orobian Alps. The highest point is Mount Coca, which stands at 3,052 meters (10,013 feet) tall.
Many rivers flow through the province. These include the Serio, Dezzo, Cherio, Brembo, and Adda. The area also has many beautiful valleys. Some of the larger ones are the Seriana, Cavallina, and Brembana. Smaller but still important valleys include the Valle Imagna, the Val di Scalve, the Val Serina, and the Val Taleggio.
The southern part of the province is mostly flat land. On the eastern side, Lake Iseo forms part of its boundary. The Oglio River flows through this lake from the Camonica Valley. The region is also known for its natural mineral springs. These are found in places like Trescore Balneario and San Pellegrino. San Pellegrino is famous for its mineral water, which is bottled and sold worldwide.
What Do People Do There?
The economy of Bergamo Province is very diverse. It relies a lot on many small and medium-sized businesses. These companies make a wide variety of products.
Farming and Animals
In the flatter, low-lying areas, there are many rich pastures. Farmers grow crops like corn, wine grapes, grain, rice, and flax. Hunting is also a common activity in the countryside.
Raising animals is also important. Many farms use modern methods to raise poultry (like chickens) and pigs. Traditional sheep herding is also still practiced.
Industries and Factories
The province has several important industries. One major area is processing minerals, especially iron, concrete, and marble. You can find large factories here. For example, there is a big tractor plant in Treviglio. Many global companies also have factories in Bergamo. These include Tenaris and ABB in Dalmine.
The company Brembo, which makes high-performance brakes for cars and motorcycles, has its main office in Curno. They also have a site in Stezzano within a famous technology area called Kilometro Rosso. Another international company, Alfa Laval, has a presence in Suisio.
Other common products made in the province include silks, metal products, and clothing. There's even a Heineken Italia brewery in Comun Nuovo that makes Moretti La Rossa beer. People from Bergamo are known for their skill and hard work, especially masons (people who work with stone and bricks) and assemblers (people who put things together).
People and Cultures
At the end of 2006, about 92,000 people living in the Province of Bergamo were immigrants from countries outside the European Union. This was less than 10% of the total population at that time.
About 15,000 of these immigrants came from Bolivia, especially from the city of Cochabamba. This is because the local church, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bergamo, has strong connections with the church in Cochabamba. Most Bolivians in the province live in the city of Bergamo itself.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Bérgamo para niños
