Lazio is one of the 20 administrative regions in Italy, situated in the central peninsular section of the country. Its most notable feature is that it includes Rome, the capital city of Italy, which is also the region's capital.
Lazio covers an area of about 17,242 square kilometers and has a population of almost 5.9 million people. In addition to Rome, it includes the provinces of Frosinone, Latina, Rieti, and Viterbo.
Lazio is known for its famous ancient and historical sites, such as the Roman Forum, the Coliseum, the Pantheon in Rome, and the ancient city of Ostia. It is also home to Italy's second largest university, University of Rome La Sapienza, which is one of the oldest in the world.
The region's economy is mainly based on services, commerce, and construction. However, it also has a significant agricultural industry with production of wine, fruits, vegetables, and meat.
The Lazio region also boasts beautiful landscapes including rolling hills, mountains, and coastlines along the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region's climate varies from Mediterranean along the coast to more continental and cold in the mountainous interior areas.
In sports, the region is represented by two of Italy's most successful football clubs, Lazio and Roma, who share the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Lastly, Lazio is known for its culinary specialties, which include pasta dishes like spaghetti carbonara and bucatini all'amatriciana, and traditional cheeses like Pecorino Romano.
