Ch. 12- Section 2- Italy Peninsula- Mediterranean Sea Rome- Vatican City- smallest nation- world
Italy continued Size of Florida and Georgia North- Alps Center- Apennines Mts. Mt. Etna- famous volcano Po River valley- most pop.- north Po R.- Italy’s longest river Climate- mild Mediterranean climate Siroccos- hot, dry winds- North Africa
Italy continued Economy- N- large cities- industry, banking, trade, farming N- farming- Po R.- wheat, corn, rice, sugar beets, wine- vineyards S- farming- citrus fruits, grapes, tourism Pop.- 58 million Most live on ¼- land- Why?- mts. Emigration
Italy continued Roman Empire- gov’t, arts, architecture Empire collapses- divided into city-states Independent city and surrounding countryside 1300’s- Renaissance- arts Italy unified 1920’s-1940’s- Mussolini ruled Italy Fascist Party- fasce- ax Supported Hitler- Italy defeated WWII
Italy continued Democratic republic Rome- “Eternal City” Ruins, monuments, palaces Language- Italian Pasta- spaghetti, lasagna, ravioli Religion- Roman Catholic