Province of Vercelli facts for kids
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Province of Vercelli
Vercelli
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Capital | Vercelli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,088 km2 (806 sq mi) |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 176,829 |
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Postal Code |
13010-13012, 13015, 13017-13028, 13030-13041, 13043-13049, 13060, 13100
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| Telephone prefix |
015, 0161, 0163
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| ISTAT | 002 |
| Vehicle registration | VC |
| No. of communes | 86 |
Vercelli (Italian: Provincia di Vercelli) is a province in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Its capital is Vercelli.
As of 2015[update], it has an area of 2,081 square kilometres (803 sq mi) and a total population of some 176,000. It is an area known for the cultivation of rice.
Main sights
In 2003, UNESCO added the Sacred Mountain of Varallo to the World Heritage List.
Other historical sights include the Basilica of Sant'Andrea in Vercelli. There are also numerous natural sights in the Valsesia area.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Vercelli para niños
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