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Population and Economy of Sardinia

With a population density of 68 pop./sq. km., slightly higher than a third of the national average, Sardinia is the fourth least populated region in Italy. The population distribution is anomalous compared to that of other Italian regions lying on the sea. In fact, contrary to the general trend, urban settlement has not taken place primarily along the coast, but towards the centre of the island. Historical reasons for this include repeated Saracen raids during the Middle Ages (making the coast unsafe), widespread pastoral activities inland, and the swampy nature of the coastal plains (reclaimed only in the present century). The situation today has changed only to some extent with the expansion of seaside tourism.

The Sardinian dialect, with its subdivision into the Campana, Logudoro, Gallura and Sassari versions, directly descends from a Latin foundation still clearly evident, and over a period of time has been enriched by expressions adopted from the language of the various rulers ... Read More...