 Italy — (it´l ē) |
About The People
Did You Know...... The Northern League, a northern separatist party, wants to separate from the south. They would call »» More
Fashion... Italians believe it is important to dress well at all times, regardless of where one goes. Dark glas »» More
Socializing... Italians in the warm south enjoy a leisurely life and take their time to accomplish business. In con »» More
Family... Strong, traditional ties bind the Italian family together. Family association is of great importance »» More
Sports & Recreation... Italy is a nation of soccer enthusiasts. The game is called calcio in Italy. Sun »» More | World Region: Europe
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Statistics
Capital Cities... Rome »» History of Rome
Population: 58,147,733
GDP: $1,800,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 301,230 (sq km) 116,305 (sq mi)
Currency: euro (EUR)
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Italy History
Italy is largely homogeneous linguistically and religiously but is diverse culturally, economically, and politically. Italy has the fifth-highest population density in Europe--about 200 persons per square kilometer (490 per sq. mi.). Minority groups are small, the largest being the German-speaking people of Bolzano Province and the Slovenes around Trieste. Other groups comprise small communities of Albanian, Greek, Ladino, and French origin. Immigration has increased in recent years, however, while the Italian population is declining overall due to low birth rates. Although Roman Catholicism is the majority religion--85% of native-born citizens are nominally Catholic--all religious faiths are »» More |