This step was taken with the intention of decentralizing services at the State level. The twenty Regions of Italy are:
- Abruzzo with L'Aquila as its capital: This place with harsh mountains and a long coast line is a perfect tourist destination
- Apulia with Bari as its Capital:
- Aosta Valley with Aosta as its Capital: Aosta, a region of Italy is located in the North West corner of the Peninsula and is bordered by Mount Blanc, The Grand Pradiso, and Mount Rosa.
- Calabria with Catanzaro as its Capital: One of the most citric fruit producing region of Italy, Calabria also forms the basis of all industrial enterprises.
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- Campania with Naples as its Capital: The region has been blessed by the best of the Greeks, Romans, Swabians, Bourbons and Normans all of whom had once settled in this region of Italy.
- Basilicata with Potenza as its Capital: A historical place, it has some of the very interesting archaeological zone.
- Lazio with Rome as its Capital: It differs a lot from its capital both historically and naturally and is an archive of art and history.
- Emilia-Romangna with Bologna as its Capital: With a Cathedral in every Town and Village, this region of Italy runs from the Apennines to the Adriatic.
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia with Trieste as its Capital: Art, culture and tradition are the marks of identification for this region of Italy.
- Lombardy with Milan as its Capital: Known for its artistic, romantic waterways the region has Milan, a leading commercial center as its Capital.
- Marche with Ancona as its Capital: This region sums up all the beauty of Italy.
- Molise with Campobasso as its Capital: With a number of Sea side resorts this place is a hot favorite among the tourists.
- Liguria with Genoa as its Capital: The mildest region of North Italy, this region of Italy is like a Terrace overlooking the Sea.
- Veneto with Venice as its Capital: Its Capital Venice represents the great Civilization of the region.
- Tuscany with Florence as its Capital: The captivating landscape is a true representative of the essence of Italy.
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- Trentino-Alto Adige with Trento as its Capital: With Dolomites standing strong in this region this is one of the most popular region of mountain lovers.
- Sicily with Palermo as its Capital: A popular holiday spot , its temperate climate and the resorts
- makes it a hot favorite.
- Sardinia with Cagliari as its Capital: The second largest island of Italy it is a museum of culture and heritage.
- Umbria with Perugia as its Capital: The land of the Saints, as it is commonly known, is known for its mystic character.
- Piedmont with Turin as its Capital: Scenic beauty is best molded with industries in this region of Italy.
