Italy and France

Climate Total Italy has 7 different climate zones Total Italy has 7 different climate zones The main one is Oceanic (cfb) The main one is Oceanic (cfb)

Cultures of Italy Ethnic groups: Italian (includes small clusters of German-, French-, and Slovene-Italians in the north and Albanian-Italians and Greek-Italians in the south) Ethnic groups: Italian (includes small clusters of German-, French-, and Slovene-Italians in the north and Albanian-Italians and Greek-Italians in the south) Religions: Roman Catholic 90% other 10% includes mature Protestant and Jewish communities and a growing Muslim immigrant community Religions: Roman Catholic 90% other 10% includes mature Protestant and Jewish communities and a growing Muslim immigrant community Languages: Italian, German French, and Slovene Languages: Italian, German French, and Slovene

Famous Cities in Italy There are many famous cities in Italy but three of them are: There are many famous cities in Italy but three of them are: -Rome -is the capital of modern Italy. -Rome -is the capital of modern Italy. -Venice -is a unique city built on -Venice -is a unique city built on water in the middle of a lagoon. water in the middle of a lagoon. -Florence -is one of the most important Renaissance architectural and art centers. -Florence -is one of the most important Renaissance architectural and art centers.

Landforms of Italy  The beautiful and rugged Lake District of northern Italy includes many mountain lakes the Po River is Italy's longest river  The beautiful and rugged Lake District of northern Italy includes many mountain lakes the Po River is Italy's longest river  The Apennine Mountains form the backbone of the Italian peninsula, These mountains consist of several chains and they form the peninsula's watershed.  The Apennine Mountains form the backbone of the Italian peninsula, These mountains consist of several chains and they form the peninsula's watershed.  About 30% of Italy's land area consists of plains with some low, marshy areas, especially along the Adriatic Sea, Ancona The coastline of the country features numerous large and small bays, as well as gulfs.  About 30% of Italy's land area consists of plains with some low, marshy areas, especially along the Adriatic Sea, Ancona The coastline of the country features numerous large and small bays, as well as gulfs.  Italy is renowned for its many rugged islands, most volcanic in origin. Much of Italy is volcanic in origin, and today a few of its many volcanoes are active

Italy’s History Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI established a Fascist dictatorship. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI established a Fascist dictatorship. His alliance with Nazi Germany led to Italy's defeat in World War II. His alliance with Nazi Germany led to Italy's defeat in World War II. A democratic republic replaced the monarchy in 1946 and economic revival followed. A democratic republic replaced the monarchy in 1946 and economic revival followed.

France’s Climate France has a total of six climates its main one is oceanic (cfb) France has a total of six climates its main one is oceanic (cfb) The six climates of France are: The six climates of France are: -Mediterranean (csa) -Mediterranean (csa) -Mediterranean (csb) -Mediterranean (csb) -Humid subtropical (cfa) -Humid subtropical (cfa) -Oceanic (cfb) -Oceanic (cfb) -Oceanic (cfc) -Oceanic (cfc) -Subarctic (dfc) -Subarctic (dfc)

Famous Cities in France There are many famous cities in France but three of them are: There are many famous cities in France but three of them are: -Paris The French capital, the Romans called her Lutetia.Paris - Avignon A city full of history, temporary the residence of the Pope ( ). Avignon -Bordeaux Famous for its winesBordeaux

Cultures of France Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4% overseas departments: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, pagan Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4% overseas departments: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, pagan French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and Languages Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan Basque, Flemish overseas departments: French, Creole patois

History of France In ancient times France was part of the Celtic territory known as Gaul or Gallia. In ancient times France was part of the Celtic territory known as Gaul or Gallia. Its present name is derived from the Latin Francia, meaning "country of the Franks." Its present name is derived from the Latin Francia, meaning "country of the Franks." It became a separate country in the 9th century. It became a separate country in the 9th century.

Landforms of France Landforms France, the second largest country in Europe, is partially covered central, north and west by a relatively flat plain that's punctuated by some time-worn low rolling hills and mountains. Landforms France, the second largest country in Europe, is partially covered central, north and west by a relatively flat plain that's punctuated by some time-worn low rolling hills and mountains. A few scattered islands are found along the pebbled beaches of the Mediterranean coast. A few scattered islands are found along the pebbled beaches of the Mediterranean coast. Rugged cliffs front its coastline along the English Channel. There, to the northwest of Caen, the Cotentin Peninsula shields the Channel Islands, while a bit further to the west, the Brittany Peninsula juts into the Atlantic Ocean. Rugged cliffs front its coastline along the English Channel. There, to the northwest of Caen, the Cotentin Peninsula shields the Channel Islands, while a bit further to the west, the Brittany Peninsula juts into the Atlantic Ocean.Cotentin PeninsulaChannel Islands,Brittany PeninsulaCotentin PeninsulaChannel Islands,Brittany Peninsula

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