Apulia's coastline is longer than that of any other mainland Italian region. In the north, the Gargano promontory extends out into the Adriatic sea like a "sperone" ("spur"), while in the south, the Salento peninsula forms the "tacco" … See more

The region has a good network of roads, but the railway network is less comprehensive, particularly in the south. There are no high … See more

Cuisine
Important locally produced ingredients include olive oil, artichokes, tomatoes, eggplant, asparagus, and various kinds of seafood. Local … See more

Antiquity
Human settlement in Apulia dates back to at least 250,000 years ago, as evidenced by the fossil remains of the Altamura Man, an archaic form of See more

The region's contribution to Italy's gross value added was around 4.6% in 2000, while its population was 7% of the total. The per capita GDP is low compared to the national … See more

Emigration from the region's depressed areas to northern Italy and the rest of Europe was very intense in the years between 1956 and … See more

• Catepanate of Italy
• Gravina in Puglia
• Daunian Mountains
• Gargano
• Grecia Salentina See more