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Viral dancing seniors inspire Italy's ageing population to get moving
An elderly dancing duo in Rome has gone viral, inspiring Italy's ageing population to embrace a more active lifestyle, with implications for the Alpine region's own demographic challenges.
Camille Bréan · 370 words
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Geography & climate
Alpine; long snow seasons, short cool summers.
Italy's smallest and highest region — the Mont Blanc and Matterhorn massifs, deep glacial valleys.
Economy & culture
Mountain tourism, hydroelectric power, dairy, cross-border trade.
Bilingual Italian–French autonomy, Walser communities, alpine traditions.