Province of Naples
| Province of Naples | ||
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Satellite view of the provincial area.
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 Map highlighting the location of the province of Naples in Italy |
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| Country |
 Italy
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| Region | Campania | |
| Capital(s) | Naples | |
| Comuni | 92 | |
| Government | ||
| • President | Antonio Pentangelo (PDL) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,171.13 km2 (452.18 sq mi) | |
| Population (30 November 2012) | ||
| • Total | 3,052,763 | |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,800/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 80121-80147 (cap) 80010-80079 (rest) |
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| Telephone prefix | 081 | |
| Vehicle registration | NA | |
| ISTAT | 063 | |
The Province of Naples (Italian: Provincia di Napoli, Napulitano: Pruvincia 'e Nàpule) was a province in the Campania region of southern Italy; since January 2015 has been replaced by the Metropolitan City of Naples.
The province of Naples is the most densely populated in Italy. At the 2013 census were all located in the province, as were 10 of the top 15. It has an area of 1,171.13 km², and a total population of about 3.05 million.
Largest communities in the Napoli metropolitan area):
The area is particularly fruitful for tourism, both national and international. Pompeii, the excavated Roman city which was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD is among the most popular destinations in all of Italy.Three islands in the Gulf of Naples are also prominent destinations; Ischia, Procida, part of the Phlegrean Islands, and Capri. Together they are also known as the Campanian Archipelago. On Capri, there is the famous Blue Grotto; inside the grotto the sea seems to be lit from underwater, it is a magnificent blue colour, hence its name.
The Sorrentine Peninsula (and its main town Sorrento) has long being a popular destination for tourism, it is well known for the drink Limoncello and its luxurious sea cliffs. It is rich with villas, castles, guard towers, churches, and in Vico Equense ancient farmhouses.
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