{"id":567,"date":"2024-03-02T14:49:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T14:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readyforitaly.com\/?p=567"},"modified":"2024-03-07T07:24:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T07:24:44","slug":"regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readyforitaly.com\/geography\/region\/","title":{"rendered":"Regions of Italy: Map, Names, Facts and Cities To Visit\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
Italy <\/strong>is divided into 20 regions<\/strong>, each with its own unique culture, cuisine, history and sights. The Italian regions are further grouped into five main geographical<\/strong> areas<\/strong> – Northwest<\/strong>, Northeast<\/strong>, Central<\/strong>, South<\/strong>, and the Islands<\/strong>. Italy’s regions<\/strong> showcase the country’s diversity, from the Alpine peaks of the north to the warm southern beaches. Getting to know each of Italy’s regions provides a better understanding of the country as a whole.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Around 64 million tourists visit Italy each year, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The rich history, art, food, and scenery make Italy’s regions highly attractive to both domestic and international travelers. In Italy there are 5 regions with special autonomous status with additional legislative and administrative powers compared to ordinary status regions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
How many regions are in Italy?\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There are 20 regions in Italy: 5 regions have special autonomous status, 15 regions have ordinary status.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The autonomous regions <\/strong>were granted special status to recognize their cultural differences and geographic isolation from the rest of Italy. These regions have more legislative, administrative, and financial autonomy compared to ordinary status regions.<\/p>\r\n
What are the Autonomous regions with special statute in Italy?<\/h3>\r\n
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Italy has 5 autonomous regions with special statute granting them additional powers:<\/p>\r\n
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Aosta Valley<\/strong> – Special statute since 1948 due to small size, geographic isolation, and French ethnic minority.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Friuli-Venezia Giulia<\/strong> – Special statute since 1963 due to Slovenian minority and border with Slovenia.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sardinia<\/strong> – Special statute since 1948 due to island geography and historic political autonomy.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sicily<\/strong> – Special statute since 1946 due to island geography, distance from Rome, and unique cultural identity.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Trentino-Alto Adige\/S\u00fcdtirol<\/strong> – Special statute since 1972 to protect the German-speaking minority in South Tyrol.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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The special statute allows these regions more independence over areas like taxes, education, language, and police. The statutes help preserve their unique cultural identities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What are the Italian Regions with ordinary statute?\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n
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15 Italian regions have ordinary statutes. This means they have basic powers over areas like agriculture, tourism, public works, social programs, and regional policing. Ordinary statute regions of Italy are:<\/p>\r\n
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Piedmont<\/li>\r\n
Liguria<\/li>\r\n
Lombardy<\/li>\r\n
Emilia-Romagna<\/li>\r\n
Veneto<\/li>\r\n
Marche<\/li>\r\n
Tuscany<\/li>\r\n
Umbria<\/li>\r\n
Lazio<\/li>\r\n
Abruzzo<\/li>\r\n
Molise<\/li>\r\n
Campania<\/li>\r\n
Apulia<\/li>\r\n
Basilicata<\/li>\r\n
Calabria<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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These regions were established between 1970 and 1980 to replace the historical regions. They have less autonomy than the special statute regions.<\/p>\r\n
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What are the Northern Italian regions?\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Northern Italian regions consists of 8 regions. Northern Italy is a geographical and cultural area encompasses 8 regions that are collectively known for their diverse landscapes, rich history, and significant economic contributions. The 8 regions that make up Northern Italy are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n