a province of the kingdom of Naples, in the southern part of Italy. It is bounded on the north and the east by the Adriatic sea, on the S.E. by the provinces Bari and Basilicata, on the south by the Principato-Ulteriore, on the west by Molise, and on the N.W. by Abruzzo. Area, 2920 square miles. On the N.E. the mountainous range of Gargano covers an extent of more than 800 square miles. On the S.W. side of the province the Apennines occupy a part of the space. Though the more mountainous parts are sterile, yet between them there are rich valleys. The chief products are wheat, maize, pulse, fruits, tobacco, liquorice, hemp, flax, oil, and wine. The breeding of cattle, especially of sheep, is very extensively pursued. The manufactures are few, the principal being those of linen, coarse hats, leather, and soap; and it has little coasting-trade with the other Italian countries. Pop. (1851) 318,415. The province is divided into three districts, namely, Foggia, St Severo, and Manfredonia. The capital is Foggia.