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Where is Genova, Italy

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Genova is located in northern Italy, in the Liguria region along the Ligurian Sea. It sits between the sea and steep hills, forming a long coastal city. Genova is near cities like Savona, La Spezia, Milan, and Turin. The city covers about 243 square kilometers and has a population of around 560,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 44.41°N latitude and 8.93°E longitude. Genova is famous for its large historic port, old town, aquarium, palaces, and maritime history.

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Genova City Facts, Italy

Country	Italy
Region	Liguria
Province	Metropolitan City of Genoa
City Status	Capital city (regional and metropolitan)
Established	Ancient origins (pre-Roman and Roman periods)
Geographic Position	Northwestern Italy, Ligurian Sea coast
Coordinates	44.41° N, 8.93° E
Total Area	243 km²
Population	580,000
Elevation	19 m
Area Code	+39 010
Postal Code / ZIP Code	16121–16167
Time Zone	Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
Currency	Euro (€)
Main Industries	Shipping, Port services, Shipbuilding, Finance, Tourism
Transportation	Major seaport, rail hub, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
Climate	Mediterranean
Famous Attractions	Historic Centre of Genoa (UNESCO), Aquarium of Genoa, Porto Antico, Via Garibaldi Palaces (Rolli)
Known For	Largest seaport in Italy, maritime republic heritage
Website	https://www.comune.genova.it

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