Calabria History
Calabria Geography
Calabria is at the very south of the Italian peninsula, to which it is connected by the Monte Pollino massif, while on the east, south and west it is surrounded by the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas. The region is a long and narrow peninsula...
Calabria Geology
When describing the geology of Calabria it is commonly referred to “The Calabrian Arc”, the arc-shaped geographic domain extending from the southern part of the Basilicata Region up to the northeast of Sicily, the Peloritano Mountains...
Calabria History
Calabria was first settled by Italic Oscan-speaking tribes. Two of these tribes included the Oenotri (roughly translated into the “vine-cultivators”) and the Itali. Greek contact with the latter resulted in the entire peninsula (modern...
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Italian Australians Facts
Geographical Distribution of Italians in Australia
Since the late 1960s the Italian migratory flow towards Australia ceased. At present, the Italian Australian community is numerically stable and well settled. The Australian Census of 1971 indicated over...
The after-war Italian mass migration in Australia, 1946-1970s
During WWII, more than 18,000 Italian prisoners of war were sent to internment camps throughout Australia. Together with the interned ‘enemy aliens’, after 1942 a large number of them were...
The Growth of the Italian Australian Community, 1921-1945
Italian migration to Australia increased markedly only after heavy restrictions were placed on Italians’ entry to the United States. More than two million Italian migrants entered the United States...
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Calabria Trip
Calabria For Adventure People
Calabria is a place for two types of people: Calabrians (calabresi) and adventurers. It is bewildering, even frightening to all others, but richly rewarding for those who want to go beyond the Hollywood stereotype of Italy. You will find no Florences or Venices in Calabria. You won’t even find a San Gimignano or a Positano (Although Tropea comes... [Read more of this review]
Calabria – Get Around
Calabria is a region in Southern Italy. It’s considered the Caribbean of Europe thanks to its pristine beaches, stunning landscape, and rustic charms. Hillside towns, ancient Greek temples and Byzantine churches dot the countryside of Italy’s best kept secret. The region’s climate is mild in the winter, with hot, dry summers. The... [Read more of this review]
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Current and Upcoming Federation Calabrian Events
Scialata is on in Wollongong Saturday 24th March at Fraternity ClubScialata is on in Wollongong Saturday 24th March at Fraternity Club Read More →
Calabria CC – Calabrese Cup Soccer Match 24th March
THE CALABRIA COMMUNITY CLUB IS PROUDLY HOSTING THE 2012 Calabrese Cup SOCCER MATCH Where:CALABRIA SPORTS GROUND 184 – 192 RESTWELL ROAD – PRAIRIEWOOD CALABRIA COMMUNITY CLUB When: SATURDAY 24 MARCH Time: GATES OPEN 10.00AM – ENTRY IS FREE MAIN GAME KICKS OFF AT “1.00pm” POST MATCH EVENTS: MAN OF THE MATCH PRESENTATION WINNERS PRESENTATTION FOOD... [Read more of this review]
Calabria Community Club Newsletter 2012
MEMBERS NEWSLETTER March 2012 Dear Member, The clubs AGM was recently held on 27 February 2012, which was well attended by members. We would like to thank the Clubs Auditor – Frank Galluzzo, Club Accountant – Phillip Occhuito and Club Solicitor – Christopher Malley for their attendance and answering questions from various members. We also thank... [Read more of this review]
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Calabria Articles
Study in Italy to Experience High Quality Education in a Historic EnvironmentStudy in Italy to Experience High Quality Education in a Historic Environment Article by Sanjay Joshi When Italy becomes the focal point of discussion, the foremost thing that captures... [Read more of this review]
Property investment in Calabria – The Emergence Of Southern Italy.
Property investment in Calabria – The Emergence Of Southern Italy. Article by Mark Burns Located at the southernmost tip of Italy’s boot, and surrounded by the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian, the Mediterranean and the Ionian Seas lies the beautiful region of Calabria. Widely... [Read more of this review]
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