Province of Ferrara
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
The province of Ferrara is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, bordering the Adriatic Sea. It was first settled by the Romans at 'Forum Alieni', with later archaeological finds near Comacchio. The House of Este gained control in the 13th century, establishing a university in 1391.
Statistics
Area
2,635.12 km²
Population
338,143