EmiliaRomagna
Emilia-Romagna, commonly written Emilia Romagna, is an autonomous region of Northern Italy. Its capital and largest city is Bologna, and the region is named for the historical lands of Emilia and Romagna. It lies along the northern Adriatic coast, bordered by Lombardy to the west, Veneto to the northeast, Marche to the southeast, and Tuscany to the south; the Po River forms part of its northern boundary. The landscape includes the Po plain and the foothills of the Apennines.
Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy’s wealthiest and most densely populated regions. Its economy is diverse, with
Culture and history: the University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is the oldest university in continuous operation.
Administrative divisions: Emilia-Romagna comprises nine provinces: Bologna, Ferrara, Forlì-Cezena (Forlì-Cesena), Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Rimini, and
The region is governed by a regional council and president. It has about 4.5 million residents and