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With a nationalpopulationof just over 61 million, Italy is the 24th most populous nation on earth,
and the 4th in the EU behind Germany (81 million), France (65 million) and the UK (62 million).
geography
Italyis located in southernEuropeand comprises the long, boot-shapedItalian Peninsula,the land between the peninsula and theAlps, and a number of islands includingSicilyandSardinia.Corsica, although belonging to the Italian geographical region, has been a part of
Francesince 1769.
Its total area is 301,230 km2 (116,310 sq mi), of which 294,020 km2 (113,520 sq mi) is land
and 7,210 km2
is water (2,784 sq mi). It lies between latitudes35and48 N, and
longitudes6and19 E.
Italy borders withSwitzerland(740 km/460 mi),France(488 km/303 mi),Austria
(430 km/270 mi) andSlovenia(232 km/144 mi).San Marino(39 km/24 mi) andVatican
city(0.44 km/0.27 mi) areenclaves.
Including islands, Italy has a coastline of 7,600 kilometres (4,700 mi) on theAdriatic,Ionian,TyrrhenianandLigurian Sea.
[edit] Mountains and plains
Mont Blanc seen fromAosta Valley.
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Topographic map of Italy
Almost 40% of the Italian territory is mountainous,[1]
with theAlpsas the northernboundary and theApennine Mountainsforming the backbone of the peninsula and
extending for 1,350 km (840 mi).[1]
In between the two lies alarge plainin the valley of the
Po, the largest river in Italy, which flows 652 km (405 mi) eastward from theCottian Alpsto the Adriatic. The Po Valley is the largest plain in Italy, with 46,000 km 2 (18,000 sq mi),
and it represents over 70% of the total plain area in the country.[1]
The Alpine mountain range is linked with the Apennines with theColle di Cadibonapass in
theLigurian Alps.
Worldwide-known mountains in Italy areMatterhorn(Cervino),Monte Rosa,GranParadisoin the West Alps, andBernina,StelvioandDolomitesalong the eastern side of the
Alps. The highest peak in Italy isMont Blanc, at 4,810 metres (15,780 ft)above sea level.Mont Blanc is also the highest mountain in Europe.
[edit] Volcanoes
Many elements of the Italian territory are of volcanic origin. Most of the small islands and
archipelagosin the south, likeCapraia,Ponza,Ischia,Eolie,UsticaandPantelleriaare
volcanic islands. There are also active volcanoes:Etna, inSicily, the largest active volcanoin Europe;Vulcano,Stromboli, andVesuvius, nearNaples, the only active volcano on
mainland Europe.
[edit] Rivers and seas
Most of Italy'sriversdrain either into the Adriatic Sea (like Po,Piave,Adige,Reno) or intothe Thyrrenian (likeArno,TiberandVolturno), though the waters from some border
municipalities (LivignoinLombardy,InnichenandSexteninTrentino-Alto
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Adige/Sdtirol) drain into theBlack Seathrough the basin of theDrava, atributaryof the
Danube, and the waters from theLago di Leiin Lombardy drain into theNorth Seathrough
the basin of theRhine.
[edit] Maritime claims
Contiguous zone: 24nmi(44.4 km; 27.6 mi)[citation needed] Continental shelf: 200-metre depth (660 ft) or to the depth of exploitation[citation
needed]
Territorial sea: 12 nmi (22.2 km; 13.8 mi) [citation needed]
[edit] Lakes
In the north of the country are a number of subalpinemoraine-dammedlakes, the largest of
which isGarda(370 km2/143 sq mi). Other well known of these subalpine lakes areLake
Maggiore(212.5 km2/82 sq mi), whose most northerly section is part ofSwitzerland,Como
(146 km2/56 sq mi),Orta,Lugano,Iseo,Idro.
Other notable lakes in the Italian peninsula areTrasimeno,Bolsena,Bracciano,Vico,VaranoandLesinainGarganoandOmodeoinSardinia.
[edit] Islands
Italy comprises several islands. The largest are Sicily 25,708 km2
(9,926 sq mi) and
Sardinia 24,090 km2
(9,300 sq mi). The third largest island isElba, the largest island of the
Tuscan Archipelago(224 km2/86 sq mi).
[edit] Extreme points
[edit] Latitude and longitude
Northernmost pointWestliches Zwillingskpfl,Prettau(Predoi),South Tyrolat475N 1211E
Southernmost pointPunta Pesce Spada,Lampedusa,Sicilyat 3529N1236E(whole territory);Capo Spartivento,Calabriaat 3755N 1559E(mainland)
Westernmost pointRocca Bernauda,Bardonecchia,Piedmontat 456N637E
Easternmost pointCapo d'Otranto,Otranto,Apuliaat 406N 1831E[edit] Elevation
Highest:Mont Blanc,Courmayeur(4807.5 m) at 4550N 651E
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Lowest:Le Contane,Jolanda di Savoia(-3.44m) at 4453N 1159E Highest settlement:Trepalle,Livigno(2,209 m) at 4632N 1011E
[edit] Land use
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Artificial (urban, industrial etc.): 4.9% Agricultural: 52.2%
o Arable land: 27.9%o Permanent: 7.1%o Other: 17.2%
Wood: 41.6% Wetlands: 0.2% Water (lakes etc.): 1.1%
Historical landmarks
The Castel Sant'Angelo
The Castel Sant'Angelo is a huge fortress in Rome Italy that was built in 139
AD as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian. The Sant'Angelo castle has been
used for different purposes over its long lifetime. It was once a prison, arefuge for the pope from his enemies and is now a museum. A tunnel
connects Castel Sant'Angelo to the Vatican
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The Piazza Navona
The Piazza Navona is Rome's most beloved square and is one of the world's most
beautiful piazzas. Two of Bernini's fountains (the Fontana dei Quatro Fiumi and the
Fontana del Moro) can be found in the square.
Piazza Navona also features some great sidewalk cafes and restaurants. It is apopular location for artists trying to sell their paintings to tourists.
The Palazzo di Giustizia
The Palazzo di Giustizia is a gorgeous structure located on the south side of the Tiber River
just west of Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican.
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The Piazza del Campidoglio
The Piazza del Campidoglio was designed by Michelangelo in the 16th century and is
situated on Capital Hill (Capitoline Hill) in Rome Italy. The Capitoline Museums are
located on this picturesque piazza. They contain some fine paintings and sculpture.
Great views of the city of Rome and the Roman Forum can be enjoyed from viewpoints
near Piazza del Campidoglio.
The Trevi Fountain
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The Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous landmarks in Rome Italy. The fountain
features a statue of Neptune which was completed in 1762. It is beautiful by both day and
by night.
Trevi Fountain was featured in the 1954 movie 1954 entitled "Three Coins in the Fountain"
starring Dorothy McGuire and Rossano Brazzi. Thetheme songfor the film won theAcademy Award for best original song that year.
The Colosseum
The Colosseum is one of Rome's most distinctive landmarks. The building was designed to
feature fight-to-the-death combats between gladiators and between gladiators and wildanimals. Construction of this famous amphitheatre began in 72 AD.
Visitors to Rome can tour this wonderfully preserved 2000 year old structure and learnabout life in the Roman Empire
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The Pantheon
The Pantheon in Rome Italy, was constructed in 125 AD as a Greek temple. Thisbeautifully architected building was ingeniously designed to support the weight of its huge
dome. A hole in the centre of the dome (the oculus) provides filtered light into the
building. The Pantheon is called the "temple of all the gods"
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa(Italian:Torre pendente di
Pisa) or simply the Tower of Pisa (Torre di Pisa) is the
campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of thecathedralofthe Italian city ofPisa. It is situated behind the Cathedral
and is the third oldest structure in Pisa's Cathedral Square
(Piazza del Duomo) after the Cathedral and the Baptistry.
The height of the tower is 55.86 m. a popular touristactivity is to pose for photographs pretending to "hold up"
the leaning tower and preventing it from falling.[6]The illusion
is created through the principle offorced perspective.
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Vatican City
Vatican City is an independent state located entirely within the city of Rome. It is situated
across the Tiber River (Fiume Tevere) from the centre of Rome. The distinctive dome of St.
Paul's Cathedral can be seen from many locations in Rome Italy.
The Vatican City is the world's smalleststate, being only around 44 ha (110 acres).
culture
[edit] Weddings
It is good luck for Italians to be married on a Sunday, and it is even better luck if it israining. It is also good luck to release white doves during the ceremony and some couples
choose to have the dove cage built into the cake and released when they cut the cake. The
bride is to wear something old, new, borrowed, and blue but also something she has
received as a gift which reminds her of the people she loves. As the newlyweds go to theircar, they are showered with "confetti". The confetti is both paper confetti as well as bags of
five or seven candy-coated almonds which symbolize the union of bitter and sweet in life.
Throwing nuts and grain was an ancient Roman custom. The bags of almonds also are usedas favors to the guests. The brides bouquet is given to her by the groom and his family.
[edit] Baptisms
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distinctive. In particular, among the Romance languages, Italian is considered to be the
closest to Latin in terms of vocabulary.[47]
Lexical similarityis 89% withFrench, 87% with
Catalan, 85% withSardinian, 82% withSpanish, 78% withRhaeto-Romanceand 77% withRomanian.[4
Italian Food and Wine
Italy is famous for its food as much as for its huge artistic and historical assets and for the fashion
industry. To check our recipes please check also ourItalian food recipes database.
Actually food is one of the cornerstones of Italian culture and even if times are changingand life is more and more frenetic, Italians still find a great pleasure in sitting at a table, in
an home or restaurant and sharing a good meal together.
Italians love discovering new foods and new way of preparing familiar dishes. Every year
there's more and more interest in the traditional cuisine of the various regions and inbiological, environment friendly foods.
Italian food for Italians is a reason of pride. You can recognize Italians abroad for theirlonging of typical dishes, pasta over every other. And you can see how dishearten they are
when they try pasta outside Italy. Some upper class foreign restaurants have managed to
master almost all the typical Italian dishes, but pasta still eludes them.
Italians enjoy a good meal whenever they can, and, their traditional agricultural roots now
forgotten, they don't care if the required ingredients are off season, like summer vegetables
or fruits in the middle of winter, something that just a few decades ago was impossible.
Our Food and Wine section has everything you need to dine Italian style: modern andtraditional recipes, regional dishes and articles about the culture and history of Italian food.
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Italian food in Italy is very healthy , Mediterranean diet, rich of fruit and vegetable is one of
the best diet
Commercial Activities. Most of Italy's commercial centers are in the developed northern
region. Milan is the most important economic center of Italy. It is located in the midst of
rich farmland and great industrial development. It has extensive road and rail connections,aiding its industrial power. Milan is predominant in the production of automobiles,
airplanes, motorcycles, major electric appliances, railroad materials, and othermetalworking. It is also important for its textiles and fashion industry. Chemical
production, medicinal products, dyes, soaps, and acids are also important. Additionally,
Milan is noted for its graphic arts and publishing, food, wood, paper, and rubber products.
It has kept pace with the world of electronics and cybernetic products.
Genoa remains Italy's major shipbuilding center. However, it also produces petroleum,
textiles, iron and steel, locomotives, paper, sugar, cement, chemicals, fertilizers, andelectrical, railway, and marine equipment. It is also a center for finance and commerce.
Genoa is Italy's major port for both passengers and freight.
Florence, located about 145 miles (230 kilometers) northwest of Rome, is renowned for its
magnificent past. Tourists flock to Florence to see its unparalleled art treasures. Turin, in
contrast, is noted for automobile manufacturing and its modern pace of life. It is locatedjust east of the Alps. In addition to Fiats and Lancias, Turin manufactures airplanes, ball-
bearings, rubber, paper, leather-work, metallurgical, chemical, and plastic products, and
chocolates and wines.
Marriage, Family, and Kinship
Marriage. In the past, marriages were arranged and women brought a dowry to the
marriage. However, there were ways to help one's parents arrange marriage with the right
person. The poorer classes, in fact, had more freedom to do so than did the wealthier ones.Dowries could be waived and often were. Currently, marriage is as free as anywhere else in
the world. Except for those who enter the clergy, almost all Italians marry. But there is a
custom in many families for a child to remain unmarried to care for aged parents. Divorce
was forbidden until recently.
Domestic Unit. The family is the basic household unit. It may vary in size through having
other relatives live with the nuclear family or through taking in boarders. Often two or more
nuclear families may live together. It is common for newly married couples to live for atime with the bride's parents. Traditionally the husband was the ruler of the family, in
theory, while the wife took care of the daytoday operations. The reality may have beenquite different. Tasks have traditionally been assigned according to age and sex. There is
evidence that there is some change in this system as more and more often both parents work
outside the home.
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Inheritance. By law, all members of the family inherit equally. Special personal items may
be given to loved ones before death to assure their being received by the designated heir.
Kin Groups. Italians are famous for their family lives. They are often tied to one another by
relationships on both sides of the family. They can and do expand or contract their extended
kin groups by emphasizing or de-emphasizing various kinship ties. Usually, children of thesame mother feel a necessity to cooperate against the outside world. Other ties may be
egocentric. Generally, a male feels closest for many reasons to his mother's sisters and theirkin. These kin traditionally protected him from the father's side, traditionally the side of
"justice" as opposed to "mercy" and unmitigated love.
Clothing.
In 1994 U.S. garment workers, already concerned about the competitive impact of the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which went into effect on Jan. 1, 1994, were confrontedwith the news of the signing in April of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), a
global pact that could have even more far-reaching effects on job security.
The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, which boasted more than 1.2 million members
at its peak in 1973, had its membership shrink to only 800,000 by June 1994.
Though apparel sales were stronger in 1994 than in 1993, they did not meet the expectation of
retailers, who had overstocked inventories and were offering deeply discounted merchandise at
year's end.
Simint, the Italian sportswear company that manufactured jeans for Italian designer Giorgio
Armani, reported losses in 1994 of 226.5 billion lira. Armani, who held a 22.5% major stake in the
concern, infused it with 120 billion lira and placed his firm's financial director, Giorgio Gabbiani, at
the helm of the troubled firm. As chairman, Gabbiani orchestrated the sale of the firm's U.S.
subsidiary, Simint U.S.A., and its network A/X Armani Exchange stores. The Singaporean group of
Ong Beng Seng purchased A/X Armani Exchange for $20 million in October but agreed to license
the line under Armani's name.
Fruit of the Loom Inc., the largest supplier of blank T-shirts in the U.S., bought financially bankrupt
jeans manufacturer Gitano Group Inc. Fruit of the Loom paid $100 million for the firm, which
reportedly owed creditors $130 million. Particularly attractive to Fruit of the Loom was Gitano's
high-profile, 96% name-recognition rate among consumers of jeans and the opportunity to offer
Fruit of the Loom knit tops and other apparel to the Gitano line. U.S. designer Liz Claiborne
expanded her clothing empire by establishing operations in Dubayy, United Arab Emirates.
Cross Colours, one of the hottest U.S. manufacturers of hip-hop clothing--apparel with a black
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urban attitude--nearly vanished from sight in 1994. Its parent company, Threads 4 Life Corp., had
reported revenues of $89 million in 1992, up from $15 million in 1990. The Cross Colours factory
on the edge of south-central Los Angeles was sold, and clothing production was farmed out to
manufacturers through joint ventures and licensing agreements, after the Merry-Go-Round retail
chain, which had accounted for some 60% of Cross Colours' revenues, filed for bankruptcy
protection.
During the year some environmentally conscious manufacturers created recycled fabric by melting
down clear plastic soft-drink bottles into raw polyester. The polyester was formed into fibres and
spun into yarn to produce clothes or heavy-duty material suitable for jackets, hiking boots,
backpacks, and shoes. This "green gear" carried the universal recycling symbol and cost a little
more than its virgin counterpart. (KAREN J. SPARKS)
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