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Location Information:
Ala is
an Italian commune in the Province
of Trento, with 7,530 inhabitants
according to the 2003 census. The
Province of Trento often referred
simply as Trentino, is an autonomous
province of Italy). In the local
languages, typically the word
Trentin is used.
The
Province of Trento is one of the two
provinces which make up Italy's
region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol,
which itself is an autonomous
region. The province is divided into
223 comuni (municipalities). Its
capital is the town of Trento. The
province has an area of 6,207 km²
and a total population of 507,030
(2006). The region is renowned for
its mountains, such as the
Dolomites, which are part of the
Alps.
The
Province of Trento is an almost
entirely mountainous province with a
main valley crossing it in its
center. This valley is called Valle
dell'Adige (Adige Valley), named
after the Adige river flowing within
it. The principal towns of Trentino
lay on the Adige Valley as it is the
largest one and has been a
historical passage connecting Italy
with Northern Europe. Among other
important valleys are Val di Non,
known for its apple production, Val
di Sole, Val Giudicarie, which has
been historically contended by
Trento and Brescia, Val di Fiemme
and many others.
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