The most attractive regions of the country are located in its northern part. It is there that the ski resorts are concentrated, which are popular with tourists. The north of Italy is bordered by Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, France. The provinces here are distinguished by a high level of economic development. These include Emilia-Romagna, Liguria, Piedmont, Lombardy, Venice and others (8 regions in total).
What are the highlights of the northern regions
Italy in the north has all the features of a Western European state, without specific southern features. This applies to both the economy and history, and natural conditions. Historically, this area has been greatly influenced by the German people. The southern regions of Italy were influenced by the Greek and Arab cultures.
Milan is considered the unofficial capital of the north - the largest city, at the same time serving as the official capital of Lombardy. The northern part of the state is more densely populated than the southern one. There are three airports of international importance (Verona, Milan, Venice). Transport links between settlements are excellently developed. For tourists, the north of Italy is the best place for travel and recreation, as it has historical and cultural attractions, wonderful resorts and shopping centers.
Characteristics of Northern Italy
In the north of the country, there are well-known geographic features: the Padan Lowland and the Alps. The fertile lands of the plain are adjacent to alpine meadows, mountain ranges and forests. The north of Italy is the main industrial region of the country. The bulk of factories and plants are located here. The rapid industrial development of the regions is explained by their advantageous location: at the intersection of the routes leading from the East to the countries of Central and Western Europe. In addition, the northern regions have a favorable climate, rich natural resources, and fertile soils. All this led to the rapid growth of the economy in the north of the country.
The industrial core of Italy is considered a triangle: Genoa - Turin - Milan. Various industrial enterprises are concentrated in these cities. The northern regions are distinguished by highly developed agriculture. The Padan Plain is rightfully considered the granary of Italy, where various crops are cultivated (rice, corn, sugar beets, etc.). Livestock raising is well developed here, especially in areas with underground sources and artificially irrigated meadows. The foothill areas are famous for their vast vineyards. Piedmont stands out in this respect. Currently, residents of the northern regions are actively developing the tourism sector. The northerners are more modern in their views than the southerners. They are not as strongly religious and are reserved, in contrast to the impulsive inhabitants of the southern regions.
