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LazioRegion (pop., 2001 prelim.: 4,976,184), west-central Italy, fronting the Tyrrhenian Sea. Established in 1948, it covers an area of 6,642 sq mi (17,203 sq km); its capital is Rome. In the east are the central Apennines, and in the west lies a coastal plain. Until the late 19th century, most of its lowlands were marshy and malarial, but in the early 20th century these lands were drained and repopulated. Situated in the region previously known as Latium, it supports light industry, but the area is dominated by Rome. Lazio 1. a region of W central Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea: includes the plain of the lower Tiber, the reclaimed Pontine Marshes, and Campagna. Capital: Rome. Pop.: 5 145 805 (2003 est.) 2. the Italian name for Latium How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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95), one of this month's Lazio region specialties offered through Dec. This includes five clinics in Spain in the regions of Barcelona and Valencia, one clinic in Italy in the Lazio region and one clinic in Portugal in the In August this year Nokia has been selected as a supplier to deliver a digital TETRA professional mobile radio network to Arma Dei Carabinieri, in the Lazio region in Italy. |
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