UMBRIA

dist. in Central Italy (43° 5’ N., 12° 30’ E.). Anc. Umbria at one time embraced almost the whole of Central and N. Italy, but varied greatly in extent at different periods; was Sixth Region of Italy under empire. Modern Umbria, comprising prov. of Perugia, is bounded by Tuscany, Abruzzi, and Rome; cap. Perugia; region mountainous, with fertile valleys and good pasturage; contains many objects of artistic and architectural interest; until 1860 Umbria formed part of Papal States. Area, 3,770 sq. m.; pop. 714,700.