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Umbria is a mountainous region of central Italy, in the valley of the
river Tiber. It is bordered by Tuscany to the
west, Marche to the east and Lazio to the
south. The region covers 8,456 kmē and has a population of 825,826
(2001 census).
The region is named for the Umbri tribe, who
settled in the region in the 6th century BC. Their language was
Umbrian, a relative of Latin.
The regional capital is Perugia. The region is divided into two provinces: Perugia
and Terni.
Other major cities:
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