Province of Savona
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
The province of Savona, located in the Liguria region of Italy, historically supported Carthage during the Punic Wars, leading to Roman conquest. It experienced conflict with Genoa throughout the Middle Ages, including a devastating sack in 1440. Revitalization occurred in the 19th century with the establishment of ironworks and port reconstruction.
Statistics
Area
1,544.77 km²
Population
279,754