The capital of Foggia Province in Puglia, southern Italy. Population: 146,072 (2001 census preliminary figure). It is the center of the Tavoliere plain, the largest grain-producing region in the Italian peninsula (3,000 km2). In addition to hard wheat, it produces grapes, olives, almonds, tobacco, and food processing. It originated in the 11th century, but the current city was rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1731. With an average temperature of 26°C in August, it is one of the hottest cities in Italy. [Kenichi Sakai] Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend |
イタリア南部、プーリア州フォッジア県の県都。人口14万6072(2001国勢調査速報値)。イタリア半島部では最大の面積(3000平方キロメートル)で有数の穀倉地帯をなす平野タボリエーレの中心地。硬質小麦のほかブドウ、オリーブ、アーモンド、タバコなどを産し、食品加工業も行われる。11世紀に起源を有するが、現在の市は1731年の大地震以後に再建されたもの。8月の平均気温26℃で、イタリアでもっとも暑い都市の部類に入る。 [堺 憲一] 出典 小学館 日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)について 情報 | 凡例 |
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