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Just north of the Lazio region that contains Rome,
you’ll find the large region of Toscana, or Tuscany
as English-speakers pronounce it.
There are ten provinces including the capital of Firenze
( Florence)
Notable as being the former home of the pre-Roman civilization
of the Etruscans, Toscana is alternately called Etruria.
The city of Florence has been the cultural centre of
the area for many hundreds of years.
Major industries of Tuscany include not only tourism
to the various “cities of art” in the region but also,
agricultural commodities.
Wine is a very important product here and the famous
steaks of Fiorentina are produced in the nearby hills.
The various marble quarries in the region are notable
for having produced a very fine-grained marble for so
long – thousands of years in some cases.
There are also a great many parks and nature preserves
in the area – many of which are accessible where you’re
walking through the areas.
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