Apulia's coastline is longer than that of any other mainland Italian region. In the north, the Gargano promontory … See more

Apulia is one of the richest archaeological regions in Italy. It was first colonised by Mycenaean Greeks. The region became one of the centres of Magna Graecia, with the foundation along its coasts of many Greek city-… 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 average and represents about 68.1% of th… 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-speed lines, but a high-speed line between Naples and Bari is under cons… See more