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Calabria is the southernmost region of continental Italy, bordering Basilicata to the north and separated from Sicily by the Strait of Messina. The region is mostly mountainous, and features the large massifs of the Pollino, the Sila, and the Aspromonte, while some small plains are along the coasts on the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ionian Sea. Inhabited since prehistory, Calabria was colonized by the Greeks, who gave the region the name Italia, which was later extended to the entire Italian peninsula. The region flourished during the Greek era, and remained important under the Romans and the Byzantines. Calabria was later ruled by the Normans and was part of the Kingdom of Sicily and then the Kingdom of Naples before joining the newly unfied Italy. For centuries, Calabria was the main center of silk production in Europe, but its importance declined since the 18th century. The region has remained underdeveloped for a long time, but tourism has been on the rise in the past few decades. Calabria is known for its seaside resorts along the coast, and the beautiful mountains of its interior. The region also hosts numerous historic landmarks and several ancient ruins.
Destinations in Calabria
Province of Catanzaro
Province of Cosenza
Province of Crotone
Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria
Province of Vibo Valentia
Map of Calabria
