territory of Italy, bounded on the north by the Otranto, Bari, and Capitanata; on the west by the Principato, and a small part of the Tufcan sea; on the south by Calabria; and on the east by the gulf of Taranto. It is watered by several rivers: but as it is almost all occupied by the Apennine mountains, it is neither very populous nor fertile; however it produces enough to maintain its inhabitants, and has a small quantity of cotton. The principal town... Basilici towns are Cirena the capital, Meh, Turfi, Rapollo, Muro, Lavello, Tracarico, Monte Peloso, and Venclo, which are all episcopal fees.