Italy

__**Facts About Italy**__ 1. Italy is almost the size of Georgia and Florida combined. 2. About 61 million people live in Italy. 3. Their religion is mostly Christians. 4. To Italians, their families are extremely important to them. 5. Pizza was "invented" in Italy

= __**Foods to Eat at Italy**__ = There is a wide selection of many different delicious foods to eat at Italy. Some like, cal zones, which is folded up pizza, they are very flavorful. There is also other foods like lasagna, which has many different layers of tomato, mozzarella cheese, and meat filling. Just whenever you think your full, there is many appetizing cakes to choose from, cakes like the Panettone cake, which is a yeast cake with plump raisins, and there is another savory cake which is the Pan forte, it is a flat and hard cake and it is liked by many Italians. I would love to eat one of these savory cakes! I bet Crosby would really like this cake after a sweet victory! = = = = = = = = = =

= __**Animals in Italy**__ = Many of the sheep in Italy are mainly held in Southern Italy. As donkeys help farmers in remote villages to hull heavy loads over steep land. A couple of years ago there was a big scare in Italy about a brown bear, who had attacked some farm animals in towards Northern Italy. The brown beard are protected in Italy, there is only few bears left in the wild now. In the alpines, you will be extremely likely to see marmots, they make a high pitched sound to call other marmots. The animals in Italy are very interesting and fun to look at.

= **__Sights to See in Italy__** = A lot of people have, or would like to go to Italy. This reason is because they want to see all of the great sights. There are many sights, such as, the leaning tower of Pisa, this tower is very fascinating because it leans to one side. The leaning tower of Pisa was planned out to be vertical, but it had started to lean during construction. Even missing this fascinating characteristics the leaning tower of Pisa would continue be one of the most outstanding structures. It is 60 meters and until 1990 it was leaning at about a 10 degree angle. = __Sicily__ = Sicily's the world's first multicultural society, our island is Italy's most historically cosmopolitan region, having been ruled by Asians, Africans and Europeans.Sicily is black, white, a shades of gray. There's no other place on Earth like it. This island is a unique place full of art, archeology, history, folklore and breathtaking scenery. And, of course, great food. It's almost a nation unto itself. = = = = = __Rome__ = Rome is the capital of modern Italy. Rome is full of history everywhere you look, It has many ancient monuments, interesting medieval churches, beautiful fountains, and museums. Modern Rome is a bustling and lively city and has some excellent restaurants and nightlife. The Vatican and St. Peter's are also found in Rome. There is a lot of relaxing places for the Penguins to stay during their season! = =

= __Florence__ = Florence, a Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany, is one of the most popular travel cities in Italy! Florence has some of Italy's best museums, beautiful churches, and interesting streets and with elegant buildings and shops. Here is information about what to see and do on your trip to Florence, you can go to Suites and Hotels , go on tours , and Italian cooking classes.

= __Temperatures in Italy__ =

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Although extremes of temperature are to be found in the north and south, the central Italy enjoys a Mediterranean climate, at its hottest in July and August, but with mild, sunny springs and autumns. The average maximum temperatures in Bolzano rarely go above 29°C or fall much below 5°C, while in Palermo they rise into the 30s in mid-summer and if ever fall below 15°C. Florence enjoys a climate somewhere in between, and summer temperatures across most of Italy average in the mid 20s. some important items you should bring are, a coat,jeans\pants,tennis shoes, and a warm winter hat. ======

= **__Major cities in Italy__** =
 * Rome
 * Milan
 * Palermo
 * Venice
 * Florence
 * Naples
 * Turin

__** More Interesting facts about Italy **__
 * The population in Italy is 57,634,327 people.
 * Famous people that live in Italy are, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Frances Maye's.
 * Italy is the world's seventh largest industrial economy.
 * A vesper is an Italian-made motor scooter that many people ride around busy city streets on.
 * [|Naples] is the largest city in southern Italy.
 * Italian farms produce grapes, potatoes, sugar beets, soybeans, grain, olives, beef, and dairy

**__Historical facts__**
 * Giorgio Neapolitan is the president of Italy
 * ‍‍ Pizza was "invented" in Naples around 1860s ‍‍
 * Italy is slightly larger than Arizona
 * Almost 20% of Italy's population is over 65 years old.
 * The piano hails from Italy
 * The average Italian consumes half a pound of bread a day
 * The average Italian family has 1 child
 * The ice cream cone is an Italian invention.
 * The espresso machine is from Italy.