Terni (ancient Interamna Nahars), city, central Italy, capital of Terni Province, in Umbria Region, on the Nera River. Terni is an industrial city, important for steelworks and factories producing chemicals, munitions, transportation equipment, processed food, and machine tools. Traces of its Roman past remain, including the ruins of an amphitheater. A nearby waterfall, formed in Roman times by the diversion of a river, provides hydroelectric power. Terni became part of the Papal States in the 14th century. Population (1999 estimate) 107,640.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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