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Umbria

Umbria is a hilly region in central Italy, spread over the provinces of Perugia and Terni. 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.

Major cities:

Perugia
Assisi
Orvieto
Gubbio[?]
Terni
Spoleto[?]
Castiglione del Lago[?]

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