Basilicata is a region in southern
Italy, between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Taranto.
Its capital is
Potenza. Other cities include Melfi, Lavello, Tricario, Matera, Ferrandina, Pisticci, Bernalda, Maratea and Lauria.
The southern ranges of the
Apennine mountain chain runs through Basilicata, the highest point of the southern Apennines being
Monte Pollino at 2245 meters above sea level.
Monte Vulture on the north is an extinct volcano.
The main rivers are the Basento, Bradano, Sinni and the
Agri.
