that part of ancient Italy of which Capua was the chief city. It was bounded by Latium on the north, Samnium on the east, Lucania on the south, and the Mare Interum on the west. It was anciently celebrated for its fertility and delicious climate; and it constitutes the Campania Felice or Terra di Lavoro of the modern kingdom of Naples, on both sides of the capital. The ancient Campania, besides Capua and Neapolis, could boast of the flourishing cities of Nuceria, Nola, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabiae, Baiae, and Salernum.