It is divided into four provinces: L'Aquila, Teramo, Pescara, and Chieti. Its western border, shared with Lazio, lies 80 km (50 mi) east of Rome. L'Aquila is both the capital city of the Abruzzo region and of the Province of L'Aquila, and is the second largest city.
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The demonym for people or things from Abruzzo is abruzzesi (plural) or abruzzese (singular). The capital of the Abruzzo region is L’Aquila. Abruzzo is in the southern part of central Italy, surrounded by the regions of Le Marche, Lazio, and Molise, as well as the Adriatic Sea on the eastern side.
For a summary of the most popular sights in the region see also Abruzzo places to visit. The Abruzzo region runs along the Adriatic coast of western central Italy.
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