Place:Molise, Italy

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NameMolise
TypeRegion
Coordinates41.667°N 14.5°E
Located inItaly     (1965 - )
Contained Places
Province
Campobasso
Isernia
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source: Family History Library Catalog


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Molise is a region of Southern Italy. Until 1963, it formed part of the region of Abruzzi e Molise, alongside the region of Abruzzo. The split, which did not become effective until 1970, makes Molise the newest region in Italy. Covering , it is the second smallest region in the country after the Aosta Valley, and has a population of 313,348 (as of 1 January 2015).

The region is split into two provinces, named after their respective capitals Campobasso and Isernia. Campobasso also serves as the regional capital.

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