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Salento is the south-eastern extremity of Italy, a sub-peninsula of the main Italian peninsula, sometimes described as the "heel" of the Italian "boot". It is within the administrative area of Apulia (Puglia).

Related Topics:
Italy - Peninsula - Apulia

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The peninsula is also known as Terra di Lecce, and in ancient times was called variously Iapygia, Messapia, Calabria, and Sallentina.

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