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Italy - Geographical location
Italy is a country in Europe. It is located south of the Alps, on the Apennine Peninsula. It includes the two largest islands in the Mediterranean - Sicily and Sardinia, and much smaller in the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Seas. Its area is 301 338 km², of which 7200 km² is water area.
Type of leadership-
Italy is a parliamentary republic. It is part of the European Union
Italian currency
Тhe Italian currency is the euro. It was replaced in 2002, having previously been the Italian lira.
Capital city
Rome is the capital city and a special comune of Italy , as well as the capital of the Lazio region. The city has been a major human settlement for almost three millennia. With 2,860,009 residents in 1,285 km2 ,it is also the country's most populated comune. It is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. It is the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome, which has a population of 4,355,725 residents, thus making it the most populous metropolitan city in Italy. Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within ItalyRome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber. Vatican City is an independent country inside the city boundaries of Rome, the only existing example of a country within a city; for this reason Rome has sometimes been defined as the capital of two states.
Biggest cities italy
Milan - Located in the Lombardy region of Italy, Milan is the second largest city in the country and is only one of two Italian cities (the other is Rome) with a population of over 1 million. This city is a very popular tourist destination, home to many iconic monuments and buildings such as the Victoria Gallery, Sforza Castle and Milan Cathedral. Milan is also considered one of the main fashion capitals in the world, leading the way in clothing trends. This city attracts approximately 8 million international visitors a year and is home to many high-end hotels and restaurants, as well as luxury brand stores.
Naples - Located in the Campania region, Naples is the third largest city in Italy. It is located in the southern part of the country on the west coast.
Naples is a large port city and also boasts the oldest historic district in the center of any major city in Europe. It is another key tourist destination in Italy due to its many attractions and proximity to key historical sites such as Pompeii. Naples is also famous for its cuisine, as it is the birthplace of pizza.
Turin - Located in the Piedmont region of Italy, Turin is the fourth largest city in the country. Turin can be found in the northwestern part of the city, relatively close to the border with France. Turin is considered a key educational center for Italy, home to some of the best performing colleges and universities in the country. The city is also home to many other traditional aspects of Italian culture such as art galleries, museums, opera houses and restaurants, along with various architectural examples of various historical styles such as the Renaissance and Baroque.
Culture
Italian culture is steeped in the arts, family, architecture, music and food. Home of the Roman Empire and a major center of the Renaissance, culture on the Italian peninsula has flourished for centuries.
Carnivals in Venice - One of the most popular places to celebrate the carnival season is the city of Venice, famous for its masks, which are one of the most iconic traditions. Making masks and displaying them is a practical artistic custom.
Befana -It is about a character whose appearance is of an older woman with a broom in her hand, who walks the streets, handing out toys and sweets to children on January 6, during the Epiphany. The legend of this hero confirms that the three wise men, during their journey to see the baby Jesus and led by the Star of Bethlehem, came across a traveling lady when they got lost on the road. The lady kindly offered to help them and gave them instructions. The Magi invited her to travel with them, but the woman claimed she was very busy with her housework, so she declined the invitation.
Contemporary pop culture
The Sanremo Italian Song Festival, better known as the Sanremo Festival, is a music festival held annually in Sanremo, Italy since 1951. Almost all famous Italian singers and composers from pop music have participated and continue to take part in it. It is one of the most important musical events for both Italy and abroad, as it is broadcast live on television and radio, as well as at the Eurovision Song Contest, in which the winner from Sanremo represents Italy. The festival until 2016 inclusive has a total of 66 editions.
Eros Walter Luciano Ramazzotti born 28 October 1963) is an Italian musician, singer and songwriter. Ramazzotti is popular in Italy and most European countries, and throughout the Spanish-speaking world, as he has released most of his albums in both Italian and Spanish.
the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The canals of Venice
San Marco Cathedral in Venice
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