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- Alba ( pronounced Al-a-pah) is the ancient and modern Gaelic name for Scotland. Originally it was the name given to the kingdoms of the Picts and the Scots (Pictavia and Dalriada), north of the rivers Forth and Clyde unified by Kenneth Mac Alpin. As time passed that kingdom incorporated others to the south, until the modern borders were reached.
- Alba is an important town of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo, in the area of Langhe. Famous for the white truffle, peach and wine production, it hosts the Palazzo Comunale (13th century), some towers of 14th century, and a notable Cathedral (Duomo - started in 12th century and restructured in 15th century).
- For the Romanian county Alba see Alba, Romania.
- For the city in Missouri, United States see Alba, Missouri.
- For the borough in Pennsylvania, United States see Alba, Pennsylvania.
- For the town in Texas, United States see Alba, Texas.
- For the township in Illinois, United States see Alba Township, Illinois.
- For the township in Minnesota, United States see Alba Township, Minnesota.
- See also: Jessica Alba
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