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Liguria

Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, whose capital is Genoa. It lies on the Ligurian Sea[?], a part of the Tyrrhenian Sea (northern Mediterranean).

Liguria is a very old name, dating back to pre-Roman times.

Genoa has long been an important port and maritime city.

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