Now there are two main parts of this state, which are the two provinces of Potenza and Matera, which can be seen on the map of Basilicata.The region covers about 9,992 square km of area and is populated by approximately 600,000 people. The capital of this region is Potenza which is popular and contributes to Basilicata’s tourism. The entire region is covered with mountains and the highest peak is in the southern Apennines, and is called Monte Pollino which stands at 7325 ft.
according to Basilicata travel statistics. The range also has a number of extinct volcanoes; because of the mountainous terrain communication was difficult until more recent times, leaving Basilicata to become one of Italy’s least developed regions. And as a result of large scale emigration in the area, the population of Basilicata grew only by 12 percent during the twentieth century, the lowest in Italy.
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