campania

Campania is a region of southern Italy, located on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its capital and largest city is Naples (Napoli). The region borders Lazio to the north, Molise to the northeast, Basilicata to the southeast, and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west. It includes a varied landscape: the volcanic area around Mount Vesuvius, the Campanian Plain stretching from Naples to Salerno, and the coastal areas of the Amalfi Coast and the Cilento region, as well as inland mountains such as the Matese range. The area is rich in archeological and cultural heritage.

Historically part of Magna Graecia, Campania was later incorporated into the Roman Empire. Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Paestum preserve ancient urban life. The region contains several UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the archaeological areas of Pompeii and Herculaneum; the Amalfi Coast; and Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park.

Economy and culture: tourism is a major sector, drawn to ancient sites, coastlines, and cuisine. Campanian products include buffalo mozzarella from the plains near Caserta and Naples, citrus from the coast, and wines such as Aglianico. The regional economy also includes manufacturing and services, concentrated in Naples and surrounding provinces. Transportation infrastructure features the Port of Naples and Naples International Airport, plus major rail and road links to Rome and southern Italy.

Demographics: Campania is one of Italy's more populous regions and has large urban centers, notably Naples, Salerno, Caserta, Avellino, and Benevento. The region has a long cultural tradition in music, theater, and cuisine, with Neapolitan pizza being widely recognized.