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- Umbria is situated in the heart of Italy and is one of the smallest regions (8456 km²). Its capital is Perugia. |
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- According to a report by the University of Kentucky, Umbria has one of the highest living standards in the world. |
- In Umbria we can find the Marmore waterfall, at 165 metres high it is one of the highest waterfalls in Europe. It was constructed by the Romans and inspired Lord Byron in his poem Childe Harold's Pilgramage. |
- Perugia was the first comune in Italy and was founded in the 11th century. |
- Typical food from Umbria include Zuppa di Carciofi and Torciglione. |
- In Umbria we can find Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francesco and Saint Chiara. |
