Reggio

Reggio, a province and its capital in South Italy. The former was known as Calabria Ulteriore Prima, and has an area of 1,515 square miles. The city (classic Rhegium) stands picturesquely on the Strait of Messina, surrounded by gardens and orchards outside its tnrreted walls. An earthquake destroyed the place in 1783, and it has been rebuilt on a modern plan. The harbour is fairly good, and olives, wine, oil, citrons, essences, silks, and grain are largely exported.