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Emilia-Romagna, a region in north central Italy, is located between the Po River and the Northern Apennines.  The eastern border is defined by the Adriatic Sea.  The capital of the region is Bologna, an industrial and cultural center.  Trade is still important, and the ancient Aemilian Way is still a major transportation route for this purpose.  The Aemilian Way stretches from Rimini on the Adriatic Sea to Piacenza.  It was contructed in 187 BC, to continue from the point where the Flaminian Way ended.

Emilia-Romagna, was incorporated and joined Italy in 1948.  Prior to incorporaton, ancient Emilia was settled by the Lombards.  Over time they became a group of independent principalities.  Romagna, an ancient Roman city, fell to Byzantine rule until the 8th century.  Ravenna served as the capital of Romagna.  Later in the region's history, it came under the jurisdiction of the Papal States.

Statistical Information :

Area: 22,124 sq km (8542 sq mi)

Approximate Population: 3,984,055 (1991).

Provinces: Bologna, Ferrara, Forlì, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, and Reggio nell'Emilia

Major Cities: Bologna

Agricultural Products:

Wheat, hemp, and tomatoes.

Commercial and Industrial Products:

Petroleum (Parma and Piacenza).

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