Starting Population     58                      % of Worldwide          0.2%                    

                                                Population                                      

Starting Income         944                     % of Worldwide          0.1%                    

                                                Income                                          

Starting GDP            16,180                  % of Worldwide GDP      0.3%                    

Starting Surplus        85                      % of Worldwide          0.3%                    

                                                Surplus                                         

4 fiefs in province                             Overlord:               Paleologo (251)
         

Kingdom: HRE:Italy

Comments: Asti lies in northwestern Italy, between Lombardia and Piedmont. In ancient times the area was part of Gallia Cisalpina. Overrun by numerous waves of barbarians over the centuries, it eventually emerged as part of the Germanic Kingdom of Italy, attaining autonomy from the Empire as a result of the Guelf-Ghibelline conflict in the 11th and 12th centuries. It is subject to the religious authority of the Archbishop of Milan. The province has a great deal of commerce and produces excellent wines.