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Chivasso
Italy, officially the Italian Republic or Repubblica Italiana, is a Southern European country comprising of the Po River valley, the Italian Peninsula and the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. It is shaped like a boot and for this reason Italians commonly call it lo Stivale, the boot or, due to its prevalent peninsular geographical nature, la Penisola, the Peninsula.
Chivasso is a municipality in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 kilometers northeast of Turin. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 23,675 and an area of 51.3 kilometers 2. The municipality of Chivasso contains the subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets Montegiove, Torassi, Betlemme, Pogliani, Castelrosso, Mosche, Borghetto, Boschetto, Mandria, and Pratoregio.
Chivasso borders municipalities are Caluso, Mazze, Montanaro, San Benigno Canavese, Verolengo, Rondissone, Brandizzo, Volpiano, Castagneto Po, San Sebastiano da Po, and San Raffaele Cimena.
Chivasso can also be described as the best geographical environment and can trace its origins back to prehistoric times. This is evident from the archaeological sites found throughout Chivasso. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace.
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