Genoa
(Italian: Genova}
This ancient maritime city is a an important and historic seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria. The city has a population of about 610,000 and the urban area has a population of about 900,000. It is also called la Superba ("the Superb One") due to its glorious past and beautiful location. Part of the old city of Genoa was inscribed on the World Heritage List (UNESCO) in 2006.

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Geography
The city of Genova covers an area of 243 square kilometres (151 sq miles) between the Ligurian Sea and the Apennine Mountains. The city develops on the coast for about 30 kilometres (18 miles) from the neighbourhood of Voltri to Nervi, and for 10 kilometres (6 miles) from the coast to the north along the valleys Polcevera and Bisagno. The territory of Genoa can then be popularly divided into 5 main zones: the centre, the west, the east, the Polcevera and the Bisagno Valley.

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Climate
Genoa enjoys a mediterranean climate, maritime temperate, with atlantic influences.Winter is mild, with an average temperature of +8,0°C in January, and summer is warm with an average temperature of +24,0°C in August. The daily temperature range is limited, with an average range of 6°C between high and low temperatures. The driest month is July, while the maximum rainfalls are during October and November. Genoa is also a windy city, especially during winter when northern winds often bring cool air from central and northern Europe (usually accompanied by lower temperatures, high pressure and clear skies).

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