Province of Verona

Province of Verona
Nation  Italy
Region Veneto
Capital(s) Verona
Area 3,109 km2
Population (Sep. 2009) 912,981
Density 292 inhab./km2
Comuni 98
Vehicle Registration VR
Postal Code 37010-37014, 37016-37024, 37026, 37028-37032, 37035-37036, 37039-37047, 37049-37060, 37063-37064, 37066-37069, 37121-37142
Telephone Prefix 045, 0442
ISTAT 023
President Giovanni Miozzi
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Map highlighting the location of the province of Verona in Italy

The Province of Verona (Provincia di Verona) is a province in the Veneto region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Verona.

The province has an area of 3,109 km², and a total population of 912,981 (2009). There are 98 comuni (singular: comune) in the province. [1]

Important comuni include Bovolone, Bonavigo, Bussolengo, Cerea, Legnago, Negrar, Peschiera del Garda, San Bonifacio, San Giovanni Lupatoto, San Martino Buon Albergo, Soave, Sona, Valeggio sul Mincio and Villafranca di Verona.

William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona, as do some scenes in his play The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The Casa di Giulietta (Juliet Capulet's villa in the play) is an important local visitor attraction.

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