Exploring Europe
Spain, Italy & Greece
First Stop, Spain!
Culture
Government, Economy & Politics
Did you know?
Next stop, Italy!
Italy is....
Led under Giorgio Napolitano, the president
A limited government
Mostly stimulated by tourism, consumerism, and agriculture
A European Union member
A region of the world where people speak Italian
Responsible for the production of sugar beets, wheat, olives, wine grapes, and tomatoes
Where Ferrari, Gucci, and Prada all started
23.39% Arable Land
Where instrumental and classic music is popular
Exchanged in Euros
Home to 60.93 million people
Mostly Catholic
"The boot of Europe"
Mediterranean in climate
Home to the famous poet Michelangelo, who wrote "Celestial Love."
Mainly rugged and mountainous with some plains and coastal lowlands
Beautiful!
Fun Facts
Government & History
In 2003, when Italy entered the Iraq war, people showed their disapproval by raising peace flags. This was a major historical political event.
Michelangelo was a person who changed history in Italy by painting the ceiling in an ancient relic called the "Sistine Chapel"
GDP = $2.013 trillion USD
GDP per capita = $33048.75
Exchange Rate - 1.36 USD = 1 Euro
Last Stop, Greece!
Government, Politics, History, Economics
President- Mr. Karolos Papoulias
Limited Government
European Union Member...? YES!
Current government event - Greece has gotten itself in a substantial amount of debt, and has borrowed too much money from other countries.
Historical Political Event - Great war with the Persian Empire at the beginning of 5th century B.C.
Historical Monument - Parthenon
Person who changed history - Alexander The Great by invading the Persian Empire
GDP - 249.1 Billion USD
GDP Per Capita - $22,082.89 UDS
Currency - Euro
Exchange Rate- 1 Euro = 1.36 USD
Economic Activities - Agriculture, Manufacturing
This is specifically my favorite part about greek culture, the food. Gyros are a popular snack in Greece because of their portable deliciousness. Seasoned and sliced lamb meat, olive oil, lettuce, onions, and tzitzki sauce all wrapped up in a warm, sort pita bread. A local favorite.
Did you know?
It has 19.78% arable land
Its main agricultural products are corn, wheat, cotton, tobacco and sugar beets
The official language is Greek
The main religion is Greco-Roman
Music is very diverse, from opera, to folk, to electronic
The famous author Homer is from here, who published the books "The Odyssey" and "Lliad"
It has a mediteranean climate