Emilia-Romagna (ɪˈmiːlɪərəʊˈmɑːnjə, Italian eˈmiːliaroˈmaɲɲa)
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a region of N central Italy, on the Adriatic: rises from the plains of the Po valley in the north to the Apennines in the south. Capital: Bologna. Pop: 4 030 220 (2003 est). Area: 22 123 sq km (8628 sq miles)