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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 km² 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:
- Assisi
- Gubbio
- Orvieto
- Spoleto
- Foligno
- Cittą di Castello
