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Bergamo
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Lombardia
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Bergamo
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2723
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(2004)
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968700
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BG
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24000-24100
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035, 0345, 0346, 0363, 02, 030
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Valerio Bettoni
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(It. ''Provincia di Bergamo'') is a
Province in the Lombardy region of
Italy . Its capital is also called
Bergamo .
It is bordered with the provinces of
Sondrio to the north, the
Brescia to the east,
Cremona to the south and
Milan to the west. The northern part is made up of the
Orobian Alps with the highest point at 3,052 m (Mt. Coca). It extends up to the capital. Its valleys include
Seriana and
Brembana . The southern part is mainly made up of flatlands.
Its rivers include the
Serio , the
Brembo and the
Adda at the southwestern boundary.
In the east,
Lake Iseo forms its boundary which the
Oglio from the
Camonica Valley flows through. Minerals are founded in the area of
Trescore ,
San Pellegrino and other places.
The population in
1881 was 390,775. Source for statistical data: Italian institute of statistics ''Istat'', see
this link .
The low lying areas are rich in pastures along with corn, wine, grain, rice and flax that are cultivated. Hunting is common.
Very common is also the breeding of poultry, swines with modern techniques, and the traditional sheep herding.
The province of
Bergamo economy is based on
SME s,thus speaking of main activities is, at least, not precise, since very differenced productions are made.
The main heavy industries of the province of Bergamo are minerals transformation, especially
Iron ,
Concrete and
Marble .
There are also a large tractor plant, in
Treviglio , and a large pipes plant, in
Dalmine
Silks, metallurgical and clothing are also common.
Bergamo masons and assemblers are very famous for their ability and dedication to work.
