Italy By: Lauren McCandless

General Information Population: 58,742,000 Size: 301,333 sq km (116, 345 sq mi) Capitol: Rome Languages spoke: Italian, German, French, Slovene Form of Government: Republic Primary Religion: Roman Catholic Major Industries: tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals

Geography and Climate Mountainous peninsula in southern Europe Extends into Mediterranean Sea Alps are northern border Warm dry summers and mild winters Northern Italy has wetter winters Many active volcanoes Vesuvius (Naples) Etna and Stromboli (Sicily)

Agriculture Fruits Vegetables Grapes Potatoes Beef Fish

Food of Italy

Food cont. Different regions cook with different forms of fat North: Butter Center: Pork fat South: Olive oil South is more commonly known for eating pasta and pizza North used to eat mostly rice but now eat pasta and pizza like the south Italians cook with many herbs and cheeses

Italian Sites Leaning Tower of Pisa Coliseum in Rome Vatican City Amalfi Coast Roman Cathedral