Italy
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| Capital | Rome |
| Official languages | Italian |
| Currency | Euro |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Summer time zone | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Calling code | +39 |
| Internet TLD | .it |
| President | Sergio Mattarella |
| Vice President | Matteo Salvini |
| Population | 58,688,900 |
Italy is a country in Southern and Western Europe. The Alps is a location in the north. It is a popular destination for tourists around the world, who like to visit monuments like the Grand Canal, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and even the Colosseum built back when the country was the Roman Empire. Even though the empire fell, Rome is still the capital city of Italy. It also has 2 islands: Sardinia and Sicily.
The largest Italian cities are Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Reggio Calabria, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, Bari, Catania and Palermo.
Italy has been home to some famous people in history, like the astronomer Galileo Galilei.
History[edit | edit source]
Italy has played a central role in shaping history and civilization. From the Roman Empire, which established foundations for law, architecture, and governance, to the Renaissance, a period of artistic and intellectual revival, Italy has been a major force in global development. Its cities, such as Rome, Florence, and Venice, have long been hubs of cultural and political influence. With its rich heritage, Italy continues to be a key reference point in historical and cultural studies.
Location[edit | edit source]
Italy's size is a boot with a high heel, located on the mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe. It borders France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia.
Flag[edit | edit source]
The Italian flag is known as the Italian Tricolore. It features three vertical stripes of equal size in green, white, and red. Its design was officially established on December 27, 1947, in Article 12 of the Constitution of the Italian Republic. Each color holds symbolic significance: green represents the plains, white signifies the snow-capped mountains, especially the Alps and Apennines—and red honors the bloodshed for Italy’s unification. Every year on January 7, Italy celebrates the Tricolore Festival in recognition of its national flag. Interestingly, Italy’s flag closely resembles that of Mexico, with the main distinction being the Mexican coat of arms, which is absent from Italy's flag. Additionally, their proportions differ: the Italian flag follows a 2:3 ratio, whereas the Mexican flag is set at 4:7.
Food[edit | edit source]
Italy also has several famous foods, like pizza, pasta, ravioli. The fictional cat, Garfield, loves Italian food the most.[1]
Regions[edit | edit source]
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