Basilicata

The territory spans 9,992 square kilometers with mountains covering 47 percent, hills 45 percent, and plains making up 8 percent of the land.

Ancient Greeks established settlements in the 8th century BCE, founding the cities of Metaponto, Heraclea, and Posidonia along the coastal areas.

The inhabitants maintain their historical identity as Lucanians, referring to the region's pre-Roman name Lucania, which possibly originated from the Lyki people.

The region contains two provinces, Potenza and Matera, with Potenza serving as the administrative capital at an elevation of 633 meters.

Matera's Sassi district and Rock Churches received UNESCO World Heritage status, featuring ancient cave dwellings carved into limestone cliffs.

Location: Italy

Capital city: Potenza

Elevation above the sea: 633 m

Shares border with: Campania, Apulia, Calabria

Website: http://regione.basilicata.it

GPS coordinates: 40.50000,16.50000

Latest update: May 31, 2025 02:40