( in the autonomous
Trentino-South Tyrol region of
Italy . The territory of the province equals to southern part of historic '''Trentino''' region. Its capital is the city of
Trento .
It has an area of 6,207 sq km, and a total population of 477,017 (2001). There are 223 ''communes'' in the province (source: Italian institute of statistics ''Istat'', see
this link ).
Trentino is an almost entirely mountainous province with a main dale crossing it in its center. This valley is called (Adige Valley), named after the river flowing within it,
Adige River , called ''Etsch'' in German. 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 we find
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.
