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Veneto is a region of northeastern Italy with its capital in Venice. It is bordered by Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol to the north, Friuli-Venezia Giulia to the east, the Adriatic Sea to the south, and Lombardy to the west. The region encompasses a varied landscape that ranges from the Dolomites in the north to the Adriatic coast, including the Veneto plain and the delta around the mouth of the Adige and Piave rivers.

Historically, the area was inhabited by the Veneti in ancient times and later became an important part

Economy and culture in Veneto are diverse. The region is known for agriculture, including wine production with

Administrative divisions and demographics: Veneto is divided into seven provinces—Belluno, Padua (Padova), Rovigo, Treviso, Venice (Venezia),

of
the
Roman
Empire.
In
the
Middle
Ages
the
Republic
of
Venice
extended
its
influence
over
much
of
the
region,
turning
cities
such
as
Verona,
Padua,
and
Treviso
into
thriving
centers
of
trade
and
culture.
After
the
decline
of
Venice,
the
region
became
part
of
the
Austrian
Empire
and
joined
Italy
in
1866.
Venice
remained
a
cultural
and
administrative
center,
leaving
a
lasting
imprint
on
regional
identity.
Prosecco,
Soave,
and
Valpolicella
among
its
famous
varieties.
It
also
hosts
manufacturing,
design,
and
craft
industries,
such
as
eyewear
and
footwear.
Tourism
is
a
major
sector,
driven
by
the
historic
cities
of
Venice,
Verona,
and
Padua,
as
well
as
the
Dolomites
and
Palladian
villas.
Venice
and
its
lagoon
are
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site,
and
the
Palladian
villas
of
the
Veneto
are
recognized
for
their
architectural
significance.
Verona,
and
Vicenza.
The
regional
capital
is
Venice.
The
region
has
a
population
of
around
several
million
people
and
a
prominent
role
in
Italian
culture
and
economy.