Italy
Italy has a fabulous cultural heritage and fantastic food and wine. When seen from an airplane, the country resembles a boot and stretches from the Alps through the Apennines and on to the Mediterranean Sea. Home to many cultures in the past, today's Italy is a hot tourist destination, a real open-air museum and a marvelous collection of cultures, traditions and dialects. Italy is also an unbeatable paradise for gourmands, offering such dishes as tasty mozzarella and fine salami, delicate pastries and pizza, with wonderful wine and delicious ice cream.
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According to the old saying, "All roads lead to Rome." Over ...
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Set on the banks of the Arno River, Florence lies between ...
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Milan is a place where you can enjoy all of the worldly ...
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Venice is a city built on small islands. It holds 150 canals ...
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Naples is one of the most beautiful Italian cities. Enjoy ...
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Rimini is the center of entertainment in northeastern Italy. ...
ITALY USEFUL FACTS
Capital
Rome
Government
Parliamentary republic
Area
301,318 sq km
Population
59,093,092
Climate
predominantly Mediterranean
- Alpine in far north
- hot, dry in south
Calling Code
+39
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