Population

The larger demographic focus of Calabria is near the mountains and coast. The inhabitants of Calabria are the result of the mixing all the peoples who once lived here. Thus, the Italians of the South live differently than from those in the north. This difference is not only in customs and practices or in the kitchen, but in their whole mentality. The official language of Calabria in Italian.

Business 

The main source of income in Calabria is agriculture with the cultivation of olives, grapes, citrus fruits and the manufacture of dairy products. However, the production of the chemicals, food and metal are rather modest.
Calabria is known for excellent olive oil and wines. But it's also known for their sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms from the Sila, citrons from Costa Cedri and the bergamot of southern Reggio di Calabria. The essences of bergamot bring perfume manufacturers from around the world.
Calabria is economically the poorest region of the country, although tourism in recent years has increased and brings an opportunity for the future. While the gross domestic product for the whole of Italy € 16,000 per capita consumption, in Calabria, it is only 9 000 €.

Currency
The currency was in Italian Lire, now is the current currency is the Euro. Nearly all hotels, restaurants, gas stations, supermarkets and most shops accept major credit cards. Banks are generally open Mon-Fri 8:30 to 1:30 and possibly 3:00 to 4:00 and most have ATMs.

Culture
Calabria has an important cultural and artistic heritage. In Consenza and Reggio Calabria, it is possible to find remnants of the Romans, e.g. baths, theaters and bridges. The religious buildings show the influence of the Byzantine period and the Gothic style during the 13th Century that flourished. But in paintings the influence of the Renaissance can be discovered.
For tourists, it is a fascinating route of artistic assets, and historical facts about the area that you can admire and learn about. Besides the originality of the landscape that found in Calabria, the century old roots of past cultures and traditions have survived through the time. This offers visitors a fascinating world where the rich and vibrant scenery with traces of ancient civilizations are mixed, and where villages were built like fortresses, churches, monasteries, castles and palaces, ancient can also be found. These numerous historical and ancient buildings tell stories about the cultural history of Calabria, such those of invaders and natural disasters that devastated the region.

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