Toscana

"Tuscany has become a popular tourist destination over the years in part to its dynamic scenery. Because of its location Tuscany has the benefit of being a mid way between those regions which are almost entirely agricultural and those which are highly industrialized. Most of the region is mountainous. The Alpi Apuane mountains are home to the regions white marble deposits, cinnabar deposits can be found at Mount Amiata, pyrites in the Grossets area, and iron ore is mined at the Island of Elba. Tuscany is also home to a system of underground borax geysers. The Casentinesi Forests are full of tall silver firs and old growth beeches. Tuscany has more forest than any other region in Italy. The mountains slope down to gently rolling hills and a small plain area. These areas are alive with small vineyards and fields of olives, tobacco, potatoes, vegetable and sunflowers. Tuscany is the highest producer of such commodities in Italy. Tuscan artichokes and cauliflowers are well known in Italy...Whether wine tasting, cycling, swimming, boating, hot air ballooning are just walking through the scenic country side Tuscany offers its visitors a unique cultural experience."
Jamie Sue Austin