Lombardy

Lombardy (in Italian Lombardia) is a region in northern Italy between the Alps and the Po Valley. Lombardy borders the regions of Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and the country of Switzerland. Lombardy's capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy, and its capital (Milan) is the fourth largest conurbation in Europe with more than 6.5 million inhabitants. The current governor of Lombardy is Roberto Formigoni.

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Italian - Italy - Alps - Po - Piedmont - Emilia-Romagna - Veneto - Trentino-Alto Adige - Switzerland - Milan - Conurbation - Roberto Formigoni

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Lombardy is one of the three richest regions in Europe, with a GDP per capita 30% higher than the rest of Italy. Many foreign and national companies have their headquarters in Milan. Lombardy seems to be very active in sports with many top-rated clubs in football, rugby, ice hockey and basketball (hoops).

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Europe - GDP - Football - Rugby - Ice hockey - Basketball (hoops)

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Pirelli Tower, the highest skyscraper in Italy (127 m), is the seat of Lombardy Region.

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Lombardy is candidate, with the city of Milan, for XXXI Summer Olympic Games (Milan-Lombardy 2016).

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