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Naples (Italian: Napoli, Neapolitan: Nàpule, from Greek Νεάπολη < Νέα Πόλις Néa Pólis 'New City') is the largest city in southern Italy and capital of the Campania region and the Province of Naples. The city has a population of about 1 million. By one count the metropolitan area of Naples is the second largest in Italy after that of Milan, with more than 4,200,000 inhabitants. The inhabitants are known as Neapolitans, napulitane in Neapolitan, napoletani or poetically partenopei in Italian. It is located halfway between the volcano, Vesuvius and a separate volcanic area, the Campi Flegrei, all part of the Campanian volcanic arc.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gestures as delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gestures as delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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In this publicity image released by Fox, contestant Paige Miles, of Naples, Fla., performs on "American Idol," on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

In this publicity image released by Fox, contestant Paige Miles, of Naples, Fla., performs on "American Idol," on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

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Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, U.S. Admiral Mark Fitzgerald, left, is welcomed by Macedonian Army Chief of Staff Miroslav Stojanovski, right, upon his arrival at the Army headquarters in Macedonia's capital Skopje, Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, U.S. Admiral Mark Fitzgerald, left, is welcomed by Macedonian Army Chief of Staff Miroslav Stojanovski, right, upon his arrival at the Army headquarters in Macedonia's capital Skopje, Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

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Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, U.S. Admiral Mark Fitzgerald, right, is welcomed by Macedonian Army Chief of Staff Miroslav Stojanovski, left, upon his arrival at the Army headquarters in Macedonia's capital Skopje, Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, U.S. Admiral Mark Fitzgerald, right, is welcomed by Macedonian Army Chief of Staff Miroslav Stojanovski, left, upon his arrival at the Army headquarters in Macedonia's capital Skopje, Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

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Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, U.S. Admiral Mark Fitzgerald,is seen during his talks with Macedonian military officials at the Army headquarters in Macedonia's capital Skopje, Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, U.S. Admiral Mark Fitzgerald,is seen during his talks with Macedonian military officials at the Army headquarters in Macedonia's capital Skopje, Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

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NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13:  Walter Mazzarri the coach of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13: Walter Mazzarri the coach of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

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NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13:  Cesare Prandelli the coach of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13: Cesare Prandelli the coach of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

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NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13:  Stevan Jotevic (R) of ACF Fiorentina and his teammate Massimo Donadel celebrate the third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13: Stevan Jotevic (R) of ACF Fiorentina and his teammate Massimo Donadel celebrate the third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

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Fiorentina's  players celebrate at the end of  a Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Fiorentina in Naples' San Paolo stadium, Italy, Saturday, March 13, 2010. Fiorentina beat Napoli 3-1.

Fiorentina's players celebrate at the end of a Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Fiorentina in Naples' San Paolo stadium, Italy, Saturday, March 13, 2010. Fiorentina beat Napoli 3-1.

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NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13: Players of ACF Fiorentina celebrate the victory after the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13: Players of ACF Fiorentina celebrate the victory after the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

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NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13:  Alberto Gilardino of ACF Fiorentina celebrates  after the third goal of his teammate during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13: Alberto Gilardino of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after the third goal of his teammate during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

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NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13:  Stevan Jotevic of ACF Fiorentina scores the third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13: Stevan Jotevic of ACF Fiorentina scores the third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

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NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13:  Alberto Gilardino (L) of ACF Fiorentina celebrates with his teammate Babacar the second goal after scoring during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13: Alberto Gilardino (L) of ACF Fiorentina celebrates with his teammate Babacar the second goal after scoring during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

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NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13:  Alberto Gilardino (L) of ACF Fiorentina celebrates  the second goal after scoring during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 13: Alberto Gilardino (L) of ACF Fiorentina celebrates the second goal after scoring during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio San Paolo on March 13, 2010 in Naples, Italy.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gestures as delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gestures as delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi delivers a speech during a rally in Naples on March 18, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi claimed to be the most persecuted man anywhere in history at the hands of the courts, after judges quashed his immunity from prosecution. Berlusconi has faced multiple legal battles since he burst on to the political scene in the mid-1990s. He has faced charges including corruption, tax fraud, false accounting and illegally financing political parties.

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