1. Italy: Country Investigation By Madalyn Isaac

2. Culture Population: 61.3 Million Capital: Roma (Rome) – often called “Eternal City” Religion: Mainly Christian (90% Roman Catholics Literacy: 98% can read and write Language: Italian, as well as German, French and Latin in certain northern regions Flag: Green represents Hope Red represents Charity White represents Faith

3. Government and Politics Parliamentary Republic President: Giorgio Napolitano Prime Minister: Enrico Letta The “Kingdom of Italy” was unified in 1861 President: Giorgio NapolitanoPrime Minister: Enrico Letta

4. Economics 9 th Largest Economy in the World Currency: Euro Type of Economy: Mixed North: Industrial South: Mainly Farms Major Products Fashion Automobiles Wine

5. Geography Location: Southern Europe Comprises the long boot-shaped peninsula, the Alps (mountains), and islands Most land is covered in mountains (The Alps) Divided into 8 regions Alpine Slope Po Valley Adriatic Plains Apennies Apulia & Southeastern Plains Western Uplands & Plains Sicily Sardinia