Abruzzo is a region in central
Italy, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea.
Its capital is
L'Aquila. Other cities include Pescara, Teramo and Chieti.
The
Apennine mountain chain runs through the Abruzzo and high points are Corno Grande at 2912 meters and La Maiella reaching 2795 meters. The main rivers are the Aterno-Pescara, the Sangro and the Vomano.
