Italy, Southern Europe
The fastest country in the world
Why Go To Italy?
You should go to Italy because of their amazing views. Another reason that you should go to italy is for there amazing car shows that include, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, alfa romeos.The final reason is that there food is spectacular!
Histoy
The Colosseum
the Colosseum was created by the Romans. it was a place where gladiators would and beasts would fight to the death. The Colosseum could hold 55000 people! gladiators would be slaves criminals or prisoners.
Roman Forum
This historical land mark is surrounded by the ruins that once where important ancient government buildings at the center of the city. 4.5 million people visit this land mark every year!
Pompeii
Pompeii was an ancient roman town-city near modern Naples in the Italian region of Campanile. This town was very advanced for it's time, it had a complex water system, an amphitheater, gymnasium and a port. It was lost for about 1,500 years until its initial rediscovery in 1599.
Herculaneum
This land mark is named after Hercules, Zeus's son. This land mark is a lot like Pompeii.
It is most famous for having been lost, along with Pompeii. there are many skeletons left in the city from when mysteriously everybody that lived there died
It is most famous for having been lost, along with Pompeii. there are many skeletons left in the city from when mysteriously everybody that lived there died
Ostia Antica
Ostia Antica is a large archeological site, close to the modern city of Rome.
Magna Graecia
Magna Graecia is the name of the coastal areas of sothern Italy on the gulf that were colonized by Greeks; spacificaly the Achaean colonies of Tarentum, Cronton, and Sybaris, but also, more loosely, the cities of Cumae and Neapolis to the north.
Holidays
Capodanno (New Year's Day)
January 1st
to celibate the new year
to celibate the new year
San Biagio (patron saint of Doues)
February 3rd
to show respect to churches
to show respect to churches
La Festa della Donna
March 8th
show respect woman
show respect woman
Food
Cannoli
The most popular dessert in America. It is deep fried shells with a cream filling.
Apple Bread Pudding
It is a baked dessert that combines bite-size cubes of bread with a rich custard mixture of
cream, eggs, and sugar with fruit and/or spices added
Gelato
Gelato is an Italian ice cream dessert made from milk and sugar, combined with flavors
Famous People
Gianluigi Buffon
He is now known for is soccer skills in the 2006 FIFA world championship
Itialian
Speaking italian
Italian is the official language of Italy
some phrases you might want to know are:
1.Parla Inglese? (Do you speak English?)
2.Grazie (Thank You)
3.Prego-(You are welcome)
4.Per favore Per Piacere (Please)
some phrases you might want to know are:
1.Parla Inglese? (Do you speak English?)
2.Grazie (Thank You)
3.Prego-(You are welcome)
4.Per favore Per Piacere (Please)
5.Buon Giorno Good Morning (Good Afternoon)
Government and Economy
Government and Economy
Italy's government is a parliamentary republic.
The leader of Italy is Giorgio Napolitanol
Italy uses the Euro as there currency
$30,600 is the GDP per capita
Engineering products, Textiles and clothing, Production machinery, Motor vehicles, Transport equipment, Chemicals, Food Beverages and tobacco, Minerals, and nonferrous metals are Italy's main exports
The leader of Italy is Giorgio Napolitanol
Italy uses the Euro as there currency
$30,600 is the GDP per capita
Engineering products, Textiles and clothing, Production machinery, Motor vehicles, Transport equipment, Chemicals, Food Beverages and tobacco, Minerals, and nonferrous metals are Italy's main exports
About the Author
Evan Michell
Evan Michell is a 2nd degree black belt in taekwondo and now national champion in fighting. Now doing MMA. Loves cars, hunting, fishing, America, family, and god. I like country music and rap. Math is my favorite subject.