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Found today in the northern part of Italy, this region
was once part of Austria-Hungary and has been Italian
for less than a century.
Both provinces of the region are very mountainous,
with the Dolomite Mountains and a southern section of
the Alps.
There are fewer people per square kilometer than any
other part of Italy, though the region is large enough
for nearly 1 million people to call it home.
Most people speak both Italian and German. The regional
capital of Trento is a jumble of architectural styles
and time periods.
The region has been a crossroads for thousands of years,
with the lowest pass through the Alps accessible here.
The Alpine towns and villages that dot the landscape
are notable for their Germanic appearance and customs.
Trentino-Alto Adige’s main export is hydroelectric
power to the more populous regions to the south.
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