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Naples Region: Campania State/Province: Naples Country Italy

Naples by the Numbers:

Population: 975,000 (city); 3 million (metropolitan)

Elevation: 88 m / 289 ft

Average Annual Precipitation: 94.5 cm / 37.2 in

Average Jan. Temperature: 9°C / 48°F

Average July Temperature: 24.5°C / 76°F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: iron, steel, petroleum, textiles, food products, chemicals, electronics, porcelain ware, machinery

Time Zone: GMT+1

Country Dialing Code: +39

Area Code: 81

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Originally founded by Greeks in 600 BC, Naples was conquered by the Romans in 4th century BC; in the 8th century AD, Naples became an independent duchy and capital of the Naples kingdom.

The city is the home to pizza and claims to be the only place that serves "real pizza".

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