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- Apulia is a region in the south east of Italy with a population of about 4 million. Its capital is Bari. |
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- The name Apulia (in Italian Puglia) derives from the word Apluvia meaning “land without rain”. |
- Bari is Christmas city: Saint Nicholas is its patron saint and he was buried in the city. |
- Typical food from Apulia includes Orecchiette con cime di rapa and
Risotto ai frutti di mare. |
- Trulli, houses particular to Apulia, are found in various towns in Apulia including Alberobello and Fasano. |
- Apulia is Italy's leading producer of olive oil. |