Economy: it is very famous for wine, rice and cars (FIAT)

The population is 7,4% of Italy

It was part of the Duchy of Savoy until the Italian unification of 1860 when the Duke of Savoy became King of Italy.

It is bordered by Switzerland and Aosta Valley to the North and Liguria to the South.

It is the smallest region of Italy.

It has two official languages: Italian and French

It includes the Italian peaks of Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso and the Matterhorn (monte Cervino)

It is famous for the medieval castles and fortified houses.

There are 4 provinces: Genova, Imperia, La Spezia, Savona

There are many parks and reserves: 9 regional parks, 1 national park: Cinque Terre, 3 nature reserves, 1 national reserve , 3 marine areas.

The Alps and the Apenines meet at Colle di Cadibona, also known as Bocchetta di Altare.

Cinque Terre nationl park is in

The Matterhorn (Monte Cervino) is in

The provinces Asti and Verbano-Ossola are in:

The provinces of Vercelli and Biella are in: