Examples of the questions answered on this site includes.
- Who were the great Italian artist?
- What are some of the great achievements made by the people of Italy?
- What are the major rivers, lakes, mountains, and volcanoes located in Italy?
- When did ancient Rome exist and how long did it last?
- What is the climate in Italy?
Italy Quick Facts
- Italy's official name is Repubblica Italiana (Italian Republic).
- The Italian Republic was founded in 1946 at the end of World War 2.
- The population of Italy is approximately 60,656,000 according to estimates made in 2017.
- The capital of Italy is Rome (Roma), which is also its biggest city.
- The main religion of Italy is Christianity with most Christians being Roman Catholic.
- Italian is the official language of Italy; it originated from Latin.
- The total area of Italy, which includes land and water, is 116,350 square miles (301,340 square kilometers).
- Italy's climate varies depending on location. It generally has a Mediterranean climate with cool and rainy winters and hot dry summers.
Italy Interesting Facts
- Italy's nickname is "Bel Paese" which translates to "beautiful country".
- Some of the most famous cities in the world are in Italy; including Rome, Venice, Florence, and Tuscany.
- Ancient Rome, which began as a republic and then entered an imperial period, ruled most of the ancient world for nearly 2,000 years.
- Italy is divided into twenty regions; each with a certain degree of autonomy. These regions are further subdivided into provinces.
- Italy borders on the countries of France, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, and San Marino. It also borders on, and surrounds, Vatican City; which is considered a separate country.
- Looking at Italy from outer space you will see it looks like a high-heel boot kicking a ball; the ball is the island of Sicily.
- Perhaps the most famous Italian food is pizza; which was first created in Naples. Other well-known foods from Italy include Lasagna, Mozzarella cheese, Gelato, and Calzone.
- The period in Europe referred to as the Renaissance began in Italy. The Renaissance was an age of discovery and enlightenment with great works of art being produced, major break throughs in science, and great sea voyages resulting in the discovery of new lands; including America.
- Italy has produced some of the greatest explorers of all time; they include Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, and Marco Polo.
Italy Geography Facts
- Italy has over 4,720 miles (7,600 km) of coastline.
- Besides it mainland Italy consist of several islands; the largest are Sicily and Sardinia, smaller ones include Capri and Elba.
- Italy is the only country in mainland Europe with active volcanoes, it has three active volcanoes; they are Vesuvius, Etna, and Stromboli.
- Located in northern Italy is the Po River; Italy's longest river. It flows eastwardly for approximately 424 miles (682 km) when including its tributary, the Maira.
- Much of Italy is covered with hills and mountains. In fact, nearly forty percent of this country's area is considered mountainous.
- Along Italy's northern border runs the Alps. This mountain range separates Italy from its European neighbors Switzerland, France, Austria and Slovenia.
- The tallest mountain in Italy is the Monte Bianco located in the Italian Alps. It is approximately 15,776 feet high (4,807 meters).
- This country has a total area of 116,348 miles (301,338 square kilometers).