Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east, and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Geographically, Abruzzo is divided into a mountainous area to the west, which includes the Gran Sasso d'Italia, and a coastal area to the east with beaches on the Adriatic sea. Abruzzo is considered culturally, linguistically, historically, and economically a region of Southern Italy, although geographically it may also be considered central.The Italian Statistical Authority ISTAT deems it to be part of Southern Italy, partially because of Abruzzo's historic association with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.The sweets of Abruzzo are world-famous and include Confetti, sugar-coated almonds, from Sulmona Torrone Nurzia, a chocolate nougat from L'Aquila Parrozzo , a cake-like treat made from a mixture of crushed almonds, and coated in chocolate. Ferratelle also known as Pizzelle. A wafer cookie, often flavored with anise Croccante, a type of nougat made from almonds and caramelized suger, often flavored with lemon