Province of Trento Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Province of Trento Provincia autonoma di Trento
Province

Country	Italy
Region	Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Capital	Trento
Area
• Total	6,207 km² (2,397 sq mi)
Population (2006)
• Total	507,030
• Density	82/km² (210/sq mi)
Postal Code	38100
Telephone prefix	0461, 0462, 0463, 0464, 0465
ISTAT	022
Vehicle registration	TN
No. of communes	223

The Province of Trento (Italian: Provincia autonoma di Trento), also known as Trentino, is a special province in Italy. It has a lot of freedom to make its own rules, which is why it's called an autonomous province.

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About Trentino

Trentino is a beautiful mountain region in northern Italy. Its capital city is Trento, which was historically called Trent in English. The province covers an area of over 6,000 square kilometers (about 2,300 square miles). Around half a million people live here.

Trentino is known for its stunning Dolomites mountains, clear lakes, and green valleys. It's a very popular place for tourists, especially for skiing in winter and hiking in summer.

Population and Area Facts

Here are some quick facts about Trentino:

Province	Area (km²)	Population	People per km²
Trentino	6,207.12	537,267	86.56

A Look at Trentino's History

The people of Trentino have spoken a language similar to Latin since the time of the Roman Empire.

During the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church had a lot of power in Trento. Later, the area came under the control of Austria around the time of the Renaissance.

In the 1500s, Trento became very important because of the Council of Trent (1545–1563). This was a big meeting of the Catholic Church that led to the Counter-Reformation. During this time, the Italian language became more common in Trentino than German.

Trentino was a key battleground during World War I. Many fierce fights happened here between Italian and Austrian soldiers. In 1918, after the war, Trentino officially became part of Italy.

Modern Trentino

In the 1960s and 1970s, Trentino grew very quickly. This was mainly because of tourism and its special self-governing status. Today, Trentino is one of the richest and most developed provinces in Italy.

The Euroregion Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino

In 1996, Trentino joined with the Austrian state of Tyrol and the Italian province of South Tyrol to form the "Euroregion Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino." This group works together to promote peace, understanding, and cooperation. They work on many things, like culture, economy, and protecting the environment. They even have an office in Brussels to work with the European Union.

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Castello del Buonconsiglio (Buonconsiglio Castle) in Trento was the home of important church leaders from the 1200s to the early 1800s.
Trentino is part of the Euroregion Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino, which follows the old borders of the historic Tyrol region.
The Marmolada mountain in the northeast is the highest peak in the Dolomites.
Vineyards in Trentino, where grapes are grown for wine.
A view of Lake Garda from Riva del Garda in the south. Tourism is a major part of Trentino's economy.
A roadmap of Trentino province.
This map shows where different minority languages were spoken in Trentino in 2011.
Cyclists during the 2008 Maratona dles Dolomites race, climbing to Campolongo Pass with the town of Corvara in the background.