Editorial photo #11540781 Human Interest

Travel Destination: Sardinia

A mural representing women wearing traditional costumes is painted on an abandoned house in Riola Sardo, Sardinia, Italy, on August 8, 2024. For years, the villages and smaller cities on the island face the problem of depopulation. The Italian Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) foresees that the island could lose about 20% of its inhabitants by 2050. (Photo by Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11540781
Date taken: 8 August 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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murales women traditional costumes abandoned house Riola Sardo Sardinia Italy August 8 2024 depopulation villages smaller cities island Italian Institute of Statistics ISTAT inhabitants 2050 Emmanuele Contini NurPhoto painting cultural heritage population decline artwork rural areas demographic change future projection community migration cultural expression local traditions visual art social issue regional identity.