Italy is one of the leading European powers today. The state of the entire European Union largely depends on its economic condition and political stability. This country, reminiscent of its shape on the geographical map of boots, is characterized by a high standard of living and the presence of many interesting historical sights. This article will examine in detail the administrative division of Italy and some of its features.
Republic
Italian land is legally divided into twenty regions. The basis for such a distinction is the country's Constitution, adopted on December 11, 1947 (Article 116). Each of the regions has its own parliament - the junt, which has the right to resolve issues related to local self-government. The regions of the country are also divided into provinces (the exception is the region called Valle d'Aosta). In turn, the administrative-territorial division of Italy provides for the division of the provinces into communes, which are extremely diverse in size and population. In particular, the largest commune is Rome, the smallest in size is Fiera di Primiero, and in terms of the number of people living, Pedesina.
Country Areas
The administrative division of Italy provides for the following areas:
- Veneto.
- Umbria
- Abruzzo.
- Basilicata.
- Calabria
- Campania.
- Emilia Romagna.
- Lazio.
- Liguria
- Lombardy.
- Marche.
- Molise.
- Piedmont.
- Puglia.
- Tuscany
In addition to this list, the administrative division of Italy, the photo of which is given below, provides for the presence of five more autonomous regions, in which various ethnic minorities constantly have their own languages, which are approved at the legislative level, and traditions. Among these areas are:
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia (the main languages here are Venetian, Slovenian, German and Friulian).
- Sardinia (Sardinian speech).
- Sicily (Sicilian speech).
- Trentino - Alto Adige (Ladin and German are considered recognized by law).
- Valle d'Aosta (main language is French).
Museum Center
The modern administrative territorial division of Italy was fully approved only after the Second World War. Therefore, the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region received its current geographical boundaries during this period. The capital of the region is the city of Trieste - a settlement with a rich history and excellent artistic and cultural heritage. The city was loved by such great writers as Italo Zvevo, James Joyce and others.
Sea and sardinia
This is the name of the book by an English writer named David Herbert Lawrence, who devoted a lot of time to traveling in Italy. In his opinion, Sardinia is a place that lives as if out of time and history. It goes without saying that in reality this is not so, but the stunning nature, the purest sea waters, the hospitality of the local population and the sophistication of the cuisine - all this leaves no one indifferent.
Piece of greece
Studying the administrative division of Italy, one cannot forget about Sicily. In this region there was a place for the most beautiful cities of Greek origin (Saracuzam, Selinunte and others), which are reckoned with the Hellenistic world. In general, Sicily is, in fact, a book that is open to all, and allows you to read the history of art of the largest civilizations of our planet.
The best place for outdoor activities
Trentino - Alto Adige - an area where snow-capped peaks, calm lakes, pristine nature merged into a single whole. Separately, it is worth noting the beauty of the Dolomites and the ski resorts of Madonna di Campiglio or di Kastorizza. The region has a very developed agriculture, chemical, food and metallurgical industries. The region itself fell into the current administrative division of Italy only in 1919 on the basis of the Saint-Germain peace treaty. Today, the region is a recognized center for skiing and mountaineering.
Smallest administrative unit
Valle d'Aosta is an area located in the northwestern part of the country. Received its autonomous status in 1945. Historically, the region was the territory of the Celts, which were later captured by the Romans. The region has the highest mountain peak in Western Europe called Mont Blanc and a great many of the most diverse monuments that are worthy of the attention of any guest of the country.
Automotive Center
The administrative division of Italy (tourism for which is not the only source of income), separately identified a region called Emilia-Romagna. The main automobile giants of the entire state are concentrated in this area - Lamborghini, Ferrari, Ducati Motor Holding and Maserati. However, there was a place not only for mechanical engineering. For example, in the province of Bologna, three main bonuses are ideally combined for any vacationer: entertainment, the sea, the sun. There are also many universities here, and therefore the number of students who come here not only from Italy itself, but also from all over the world, is just going wild.
