-According to this map of the European Union, southern Italy is identified as a "convergence region" whereas northern Italy is a "competitiveness and employment region."

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The European Union categorizes regions to target its structural funds more effectively, with "convergence regions" being less developed areas that receive more support to catch up economically, and "competitiveness and employment regions" being more developed areas focusing on boosting competitiveness and employment. Southern Italy, being less economically developed compared to the north, is indeed classified as a "convergence region," while the more developed northern Italy is classified as a "competitiveness and employment region."

-According to This Map of the European Union, Southern Italy