2. Italy By: Maddie Ruton

3. Italian Landmarks The Leaning Tower of Pisa The Colosseum of Rome

4. Italy is known for… Art Culture Food Great fun people

5. Italian Food Pizza Pasta Lasagna Spaghetti

6. Interesting Facts ! Almost 20% of Italy's population is over 65 years old The Italian flag was inspired by the French flag The thermometer is an Italian invention

7. Animals in Italy Royal Eagle Capriol deer Parnassus Apollo Black Woodpecker

8. Italian Currency Italians use the euro 1 euro = 1.61369916

9. Italy’s climate Italy’s climate changes with the seasons Temperature in the summertime is between 26-31 degrees. In the winter time it is between 4-6 degrees. DateTemperature Fri. March 6 9 degrees C Sat. March 7 7 degrees C Sun. March 8 6 degrees C

10. Fun Facts The ice cream cone was an Italian invention The average Italian consumes 27 gallons of wine a year Italy has more hotel rooms then any other nation in Europe Italy has a population of over 58 million

11. Where is Italy located ? Italy is located in Southern Europe It is on the Mediterranean Sea It is shaped like a boot Italy has 20 states Its capital is Rome

12. References http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_Italy _known_for http://www.lifeinitaly.com/potpourri/fun- facts.asp http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/italyfa una.htm http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weath er/ITXX0067 http://www.allhotelsitaly.com/italy/climate.htm