Apulais

Apulais is a term that does not refer to a widely recognized place, organization, or concept in major reference works. It is sometimes encountered as a misspelling or variant of Apulia, the Latin and Italian name for the region in southern Italy, or as a constructed name in fiction.

When used in reference to Apulia (Latin: Apulia; Italian: Puglia), the region is located in the southeastern part of the Italian peninsula, bordered by the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Ionian Sea to the southeast. Its capital is Bari. The region covers roughly 19,450 square kilometers and has a population of about four million. The landscape features coastal plains, agricultural hinterlands, and limestone hills; the economy emphasizes agriculture—especially olive oil, wine, and fruit—tourism, and light manufacturing. Apulia has a long history dating back to Magna Graecia, followed by Roman, Byzantine, Norman, and Angevin periods, which have left a rich cultural heritage including Baroque architecture in Lecce and the trulli of Alberobello.

In fiction and world-building, Apulais may be used as a fictional city, realm, or faction. Because it is not a standard term, its meaning is defined by the author or context in which it appears.

Etymologically, Apulais likely derives from the Latin Apulia with a suffix used in various languages to form place names. Related terms include Apulia and Puglia, the contemporary Italian name for the same region.