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The Province of Brindisi is situated in southeastern Italy, extending for {{convert|1839|km2|mi2}}, the second smallest province in the region after the [[Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani]]. It was established in 1927 from the ancient [[Terra d'Otranto]].<ref name="Iaccarino2011">{{cite book|last=Iaccarino|first=Luca|title=Puglia e Basilicata|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=rERJpSBLi5YC&pg=PA27|year=2011|publisher=EDT srl|language=Italian|isbn=978-88-6040-798-6|page=27}}</ref> With the [[Adriatic Sea]] to the east, it is bordered to the north by the [[Province of Bari]], on the west by the [[Province of Taranto]] and south-east with the [[Province of Lecce]]. The northern, central and western part is hilly with much woodland, with the [[Murgia]] hills of particular note, while the north-west, on the border with the provinces of Taranto and Bari, it is lower-lying, with the [[Itria Valley]] (Valle d'Itria). The maximum height reached within the province is {{convert|414|m}} above sea level, near [[Selva di Fasano]]. The other main peaks are slightly lower and are all located in the north-central area. The coastline in the province is {{convert|80.606| km}} long, partly rocky, with many alternating stretches of sandy beaches and small harbors and bays. To south is essentially flat and largely used for crops. |
The Province of Brindisi is situated in southeastern Italy, extending for {{convert|1839|km2|mi2}}, the second smallest province in the region after the [[Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani]]. It was established in 1927 from the ancient [[Terra d'Otranto]].<ref name="Iaccarino2011">{{cite book|last=Iaccarino|first=Luca|title=Puglia e Basilicata|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=rERJpSBLi5YC&pg=PA27|year=2011|publisher=EDT srl|language=Italian|isbn=978-88-6040-798-6|page=27}}</ref> With the [[Adriatic Sea]] to the east, it is bordered to the north by the [[Province of Bari]], on the west by the [[Province of Taranto]] and south-east with the [[Province of Lecce]]. The northern, central and western part is hilly with much woodland, with the [[Murgia]] hills of particular note,<ref name="Marangon2006">{{cite book|last=Marangon|first=Francesco|title=Gli interventi paesaggistico-ambientali nelle politiche regionali di sviluppo rurale|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=s1-SBf0ZkYwC&pg=PA263|year=2006|publisher=FrancoAngeli|language=Italian|isbn=978-88-464-7818-4|page=263}}</ref> while the north-west, on the border with the provinces of Taranto and Bari, it is lower-lying, with the [[Itria Valley]] (Valle d'Itria). The maximum height reached within the province is {{convert|414|m}} above sea level, near [[Selva di Fasano]]. The other main peaks are slightly lower and are all located in the north-central area. The coastline in the province is {{convert|80.606| km}} long, partly rocky, with many alternating stretches of sandy beaches and small harbors and bays. To south is essentially flat and largely used for crops. |
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The province, according to the Geological Map of Italy, prepared by the [[Geological Survey of Italy]], is composed of various types of land: in the central-southern prevail dolomitic limestone (present generally in the occupied zone from the plateau of the Murgia), small eluvial deposits, sand, clay, gray silt lagoon-marsh (in the territories of [[Francavilla]], [[Oria]] and [[San Donaci]]), calcarenites and limestone, including well-cemented bioclastic limestones and recently cemented calcareous sands. In the north-central part, particularly Bari and Mola, are limestones dating back to the [[Late Cretaceous]], and deposits of limestone and sandstone dating back to the [[Pleistocene]]. There are no significant rivers, because of the karst terrain, but there are many springs that gush out suddenly from the ground and give birth to small streams of minimum flow. Among these waterways, the longest is the Canale Reale, which flows into the territory of [[Villa Castelli]], bordering [[Francavilla Fontana]], and flows in the Natural Reserve of Torre Guaceto. Along the coast, in addition, there are numerous ponds and small freshwater lakes, fed by underground aquifers. |
The province, according to the Geological Map of Italy, prepared by the [[Geological Survey of Italy]], is composed of various types of land: in the central-southern prevail dolomitic limestone (present generally in the occupied zone from the plateau of the Murgia), small eluvial deposits, sand, clay, gray silt lagoon-marsh (in the territories of [[Francavilla]], [[Oria]] and [[San Donaci]]), calcarenites and limestone, including well-cemented bioclastic limestones and recently cemented calcareous sands. In the north-central part, particularly Bari and Mola, are limestones dating back to the [[Late Cretaceous]], and deposits of limestone and sandstone dating back to the [[Pleistocene]]. There are no significant rivers, because of the karst terrain, but there are many springs that gush out suddenly from the ground and give birth to small streams of minimum flow. Among these waterways, the longest is the Canale Reale, which flows into the territory of [[Villa Castelli]], bordering [[Francavilla Fontana]], and flows in the Natural Reserve of Torre Guaceto. Along the coast, in addition, there are numerous ponds and small freshwater lakes, fed by underground aquifers. |
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Province of Brindisi | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Capital(s) | Brindisi |
| Comuni | 20 |
| Government | |
| • President | Massimo Ferrarese |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,839 km2 (710 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 402,259 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 72012-72015, 72017-72018, 72020-72027, 72029 |
| Telephone prefix | 080, 0831 |
| Vehicle registration | BR |
| ISTAT | 074 |
The Province of Brindisi (Italian: Provincia di Brindisi) is a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Brindisi. It has an area of 1,839 square kilometres (710 sq mi) and a total population of about 0.4 million, making it the fifth most populous province in the Apulia region.
Geography
The Province of Brindisi is situated in southeastern Italy, extending for 1,839 square kilometres (710 sq mi), the second smallest province in the region after the Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani. It was established in 1927 from the ancient Terra d'Otranto.[1] With the Adriatic Sea to the east, it is bordered to the north by the Province of Bari, on the west by the Province of Taranto and south-east with the Province of Lecce. The northern, central and western part is hilly with much woodland, with the Murgia hills of particular note,[2] while the north-west, on the border with the provinces of Taranto and Bari, it is lower-lying, with the Itria Valley (Valle d'Itria). The maximum height reached within the province is 414 metres (1,358 ft) above sea level, near Selva di Fasano. The other main peaks are slightly lower and are all located in the north-central area. The coastline in the province is 80.606 kilometres (50.086 mi) long, partly rocky, with many alternating stretches of sandy beaches and small harbors and bays. To south is essentially flat and largely used for crops.
The province, according to the Geological Map of Italy, prepared by the Geological Survey of Italy, is composed of various types of land: in the central-southern prevail dolomitic limestone (present generally in the occupied zone from the plateau of the Murgia), small eluvial deposits, sand, clay, gray silt lagoon-marsh (in the territories of Francavilla, Oria and San Donaci), calcarenites and limestone, including well-cemented bioclastic limestones and recently cemented calcareous sands. In the north-central part, particularly Bari and Mola, are limestones dating back to the Late Cretaceous, and deposits of limestone and sandstone dating back to the Pleistocene. There are no significant rivers, because of the karst terrain, but there are many springs that gush out suddenly from the ground and give birth to small streams of minimum flow. Among these waterways, the longest is the Canale Reale, which flows into the territory of Villa Castelli, bordering Francavilla Fontana, and flows in the Natural Reserve of Torre Guaceto. Along the coast, in addition, there are numerous ponds and small freshwater lakes, fed by underground aquifers.
Main communes
There are 20 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province:
| Commune | Inhabitants |
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| Brindisi | 89,422 |
| Fasano | 38,552 |
| Francavilla Fontana | 36,349 |
| Ostuni | 32,720 |
| Mesagne | 28,136 |
| Ceglie Messapica | 20,794 |
| San Vito dei Normanni | 19,819 |
| Carovigno | 15,571 |
| Oria | 15,398 |
| Latiano | 15,211 |
| San Pietro Vernotico | 14,754 |
| Cisternino | 12,030 |
| Torre Santa Susanna | 10,584 |
| San Pancrazio Salentino | 10,467 |
| Erchie | 8,889 |
| Villa Castelli | 8,731 |
| San Donaci | 7,033 |
| San Michele Salentino | 6,251 |
| Torchiarolo | 5,051 |
Economy
Surrounded by vineyards and artichoke fields, the city of Brindisi is a major sailing port for the southern part of Italy. In modern times, the province has experienced a process of change in its economic structure, with a progressive decrease in the weight of industry and growth of the tertiary sector. A significant increase in tourism, due to a good infrastructure has been witnessed, as well as the growth of its artistic and culinary assets.
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- ^ Iaccarino, Luca (2011). Puglia e Basilicata (in Italian). EDT srl. p. 27. ISBN 978-88-6040-798-6.
- ^ Marangon, Francesco (2006). Gli interventi paesaggistico-ambientali nelle politiche regionali di sviluppo rurale (in Italian). FrancoAngeli. p. 263. ISBN 978-88-464-7818-4.