Italy's Economy
Italy's economy has changed greatly because of WWII. It is now ranked the fith best economy. The natrual resources are not a lot but the fruits and vegitables theat are traded suply the nation with money needed. Italy also exports manufactured goods. Italy trades mainly with other European countries.
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Italy's Government
Italy's government's convention long form name is Italian Republic, the conventional short form is Italy, the local long form is Republica Italiana, the local short form is Italia, and it's formal name was Kingdom of Italy. Italy's government has been republic since June 2, 1946. The branches of the government are the Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial. The Executive branch includes the president, the Council of Ministers, and the Prime Minister. The Legislative branch includes the Chamber of Deputy and the 315 member Senate. Last, the Judicial branch includes the Lower Magistracy.
The Italian government has repressions for religious beliefs, along with many other things. They have repressions toward non-catholics,an example being when a judge named Luigi Tosti would not work in a room with crucifix displayed. Also, the government has a religious repression against crucifix being displayed in public classrooms. Another example is when in the countryside, banditry and peasant anarchism resulted in government repression. In the 1880's, the new nation had many problems, like large debt, few natural resources, extreme poverty, and uneven tax structure. Later, in 1924, the Italians would not become anything besides neutral. Then, in 1915, they became Allies.
The Italian government has repressions for religious beliefs, along with many other things. They have repressions toward non-catholics,an example being when a judge named Luigi Tosti would not work in a room with crucifix displayed. Also, the government has a religious repression against crucifix being displayed in public classrooms. Another example is when in the countryside, banditry and peasant anarchism resulted in government repression. In the 1880's, the new nation had many problems, like large debt, few natural resources, extreme poverty, and uneven tax structure. Later, in 1924, the Italians would not become anything besides neutral. Then, in 1915, they became Allies.
Italy's History
Italy's history went way back in time. In 336, December 25, was the Italians first celebration of Jesus' birth. In 553, the old empire of Rome was reunited by Justinian, the Byzantine emperor. Later, in 774, Charlemagne defeated the Lombards, people who were originally from northern Europe but then invaded Italy. Much later, in 1911, Italy defeated the Ottoman Empire. Then, Italy abolished the monarchy and established a republic in 1946.
Italy is an interesting country, and has many facts some of us didn't know. A few are, pizza was "invented" in Naples around the 1860's. Almost 20% of Italy's population is over 65 years of age. An average Italian family has 1.27 children in it. Today's modern Italian language originated in the region of Tuscany. Italy is the fourth most visited country in the world! Over 75% of Italy is mountainous and hilly. Last, Napoleon, an emperor, actually declared himself emperor.
Italy is an interesting country, and has many facts some of us didn't know. A few are, pizza was "invented" in Naples around the 1860's. Almost 20% of Italy's population is over 65 years of age. An average Italian family has 1.27 children in it. Today's modern Italian language originated in the region of Tuscany. Italy is the fourth most visited country in the world! Over 75% of Italy is mountainous and hilly. Last, Napoleon, an emperor, actually declared himself emperor.
Italy's Geography
Italy is in the continent Europe, with the exact coordinates of 42 degrees North and 13 degrees East. The bodies of water surrounding Italy are the Ionian Sea, the Adriatic Sea, the Strait of Otranto, the Strait of Sicily, the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Ligurian Sea, the Gulf of Genoa, and the Gulf of Venice.
Most of Italy's terrain is rugged and has plains and lowlands. Two mountain ranges also cover Italy, the Alps and Apennines. Italy is also home to six active volcanoes, all located in the Apennines, the most famous one being Mount Vesuvius. These mountains are a large attraction for tourists, but so is Italy's climate.
The climate is mostly mild, but has a colder Northern winter. Along the Po river the climate is very well balanced. The weather is snowy in the winter, rainy during spring and autumn, and hot in the summers. Italy's Southern coast has warm and dry weather. A hot, dry wind often blows through from the South bringing sand from the Sahara Desert. This wind is called a sirocco. Because of the nice weather and beautiful landscape, Italy attracts many people.
Most of Italy's terrain is rugged and has plains and lowlands. Two mountain ranges also cover Italy, the Alps and Apennines. Italy is also home to six active volcanoes, all located in the Apennines, the most famous one being Mount Vesuvius. These mountains are a large attraction for tourists, but so is Italy's climate.
The climate is mostly mild, but has a colder Northern winter. Along the Po river the climate is very well balanced. The weather is snowy in the winter, rainy during spring and autumn, and hot in the summers. Italy's Southern coast has warm and dry weather. A hot, dry wind often blows through from the South bringing sand from the Sahara Desert. This wind is called a sirocco. Because of the nice weather and beautiful landscape, Italy attracts many people.
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