Umbria is a region in central
Italy.
The region is dominated by the ranges of the Appenine mountains (
Appennino Umbro-Marhigiano) on the east, and the valley of the
Tiber river in the western part.
Major tributaries of the Tiber river include Chiascio, Topino and Nera on the south.
The highest point is the peak of
Mount Vettore on the border of the
Marche, rising to 2476 meters.
Umbria is bordered by
Lazio on the south,
Marche on the east and north and
Tuscany on the west.
The capital is Perugia, other cities in the regions include Terni and Foligno.
