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Italy |
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Italy is known for the blossoming
of artistic and musical movement
known as the Renaissance era. Italy
is the worlds largest producer
of wine and marble and has cities like Venice
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| Official Name |
Italian Republic |
| Form of Government |
Republic with two legislative bodies |
| Capital |
Rome |
| Area |
301,230 sq km |
| Time zone |
GMT + 1 hour |
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| Population |
56,200,000 |
| Official Language |
Italian |
| Other Languages |
German, French, Greek
and Albanian |
| Currency |
Euro |
| Economy |
Services 71%, Industry
20%, agriculture 9% |
| Climate |
Cool wet winters in the
north and hot dry
summers |
| Highest Point |
Mont Blanc 4,807 m |
| Main Sports |
Soccer and Boce
(similar to bowls) |
| Notable Landmarks |
Leaning tower of Pisa, Colosseum
in Rome |
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| Official website |
www.italia.gov.it
Government |
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www.italiantourism.com
Tourism |
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| If you have cousins, relatives or
friends in Italy, they can become part of your core group
receiving benefits just like you and me and my family. Standard STD
call charges apply to call this country from Australia. |
