Southern Europe, a peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea, northeast of Tunisia.
Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL ...
Longitude: 12.8333
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Italy:
7,210.433 km
Terrain:
Mostly rugged and mountainous; some plains, coastal lowlands.
Natural Resources:
Coal, antimony, mercury, zinc, potash, marble, barite, asbestos, pumice, fluorspar, feldspar, pyrite (sulfur), natural gas and crude oil reserves, fish, arable land.
Industries:
Tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear, ceramics.
Population: 60,964,931
Despite a distinctive pattern with an industrial north and an agrarian south, a fairly even population distribution exists throughout most of the country, with coastal areas, the Po River Valley, and urban centers (particularly Milan, Rome, and Naples), attracting larger and denser populations.
Area: 301,336 km2
almost twice the size of Georgia; slightly larger than Arizona
Strategic location dominating central Mediterranean as well as southern sea and air approaches to Western Europe.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ita | Italian |
Italian (official), German (parts of Trentino-Alto Adige region are predominantly German-speaking), French (small French-speaking minority in Valle d'Aosta region), Slovene (Slovene-speaking minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area), Croatian (in Molise)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Rome
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:40 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Italy
You're in for a treat! Italy is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to June, September to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- World-renowned cuisine and wine
- Crowded tourist sites during peak seasons
- High cost of living and travel
- Pickpocketing in busy areas
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Italian cuisine features pasta, olive oil, and fresh vegetables.
- Popular dishes include pizza, risotto, and gelato.
- Regional specialties and local wines are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Colosseum in Rome
- Explore the canals of Venice
- See the art in Florence
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