Umbria
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| Region of Italy | |||
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| Country | Italy | ||
| Capital | Perugia | ||
| Government | |||
| • President | Catiuscia Marini (PD) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 8,456 km2 (3,265 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2016-05-31) | |||
| • Total | 889,001 | ||
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | English: Umbrian, Italian: umbro | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| GDP/ Nominal | €21.8 billion (2008) | ||
| GDP per capita | €24,400 (2008) | ||
| NUTS Region | ITE | ||
| Website | http://www.regione.umbria.it | ||
Umbria (/ˈʌmbriə/ UM-bree-ə; Italian pronunciation: [ˈumbrja]), is a region of historic and modern central Italy. It is the only Italian region having neither a coastline nor a border with other countries. It includes the Lake Trasimeno, Marmore's Falls, and is crossed by the River Tiber. The regional capital is Perugia. Umbria is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, culinary delights, artistic legacy, and influence on culture.
The region is characterized by hills, mountains, valleys and historical towns such as Perugia (known as an important university centre), Assisi (a World Heritage Site associated with St. Francis of Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and other Franciscan sites, works by Giotto and Cimabue), Terni (the hometown of St. Valentine), Norcia (the hometown of St. Benedict), Città di Castello, Gubbio, Spoleto, Orvieto, Castiglione del Lago, Narni, Amelia, and other small cities. Contained within Umbria is Cospaia, a tiny republic created by accident that existed from 1440 to 1826.
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