Reg·gio di Ca·la·bri·a (r j  - d kä-läbr-ä, rdj) also Reggio Calabria A city of extreme southern Italy on the Strait of Messina opposite Sicily. Founded by Greek colonists in the late eighth century b.c., it suffered frequent invasions because of its strategic location. Earthquakes have also caused extensive damage. Population: 184,000. |
Reggio di Calabria (Italian) [ˈreddʒo di kaˈlaːbrja]
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(Placename) a port in S Italy, in Calabria on the Strait of Messina: founded about 720 bc by Greek colonists. Pop.: 179 617 (2000 est.)
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