Molise
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Molise is an administrative region in southern Italy, established in 1963 following its separation from the Abruzzo region. Its territory is characterized by mountainous terrain, including the Apennine range and the Matese massif, and it borders the Adriatic Sea. The regional capital is Campobasso, which serves as the administrative center alongside the province of Isernia.
Statistics
Area
4,438.00 km²
Population
304,285