South Tyrol

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is South Tyrol?Northern Italy, bordering Austria and Switzerland
2. How many people live in South Tyrol?Approximately 534,000 (2021)
3. How big is South Tyrol?7,400 square kilometers (2,857 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of South Tyrol?Bolzano
5. What is the economic standing?Italy's wealthiest province and among the wealthiest in the EU
6. What is the poverty risk?Lowest in the EU (6.6% in 2024)

Autonomous Province: A territorial entity possessing a significant degree of self-governance, including legislative and executive powers.
Rhaeto-Romance Languages: A group of Romance languages spoken in the Alps, including Ladin, with historical roots predating the Roman Empire.
Fiscal Autonomy: The power of a sub-national government to raise and spend its own revenue, often retaining a significant portion of taxes collected within its territory.
Dolomites: A stunning mountain range in the Northern Italian Alps, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its unique geological formations and natural beauty.