PRESENTED BY : KARTHIK UNNIKRISHNAN CLASS : SIX ITALY PRESENTED BY : KARTHIK UNNIKRISHNAN CLASS : SIX

Ciao. Mi chiamo Karthik. Io sono 12 anni. Io sono in sesta classe Ciao! Mi chiamo Karthik. Io sono 12 anni. Io sono in sesta classe. Ho intenzione di Scoil Chiaráin. Mio progetto Italia. Spero che vi godrete il mio progetto.

INTRODUCTION Sixth biggest country in Europe 5th and 23rd most populated country in Europe and World respectively Area is 301,338 square km Population of over 61 million Capital city is Rome Italy is the 6th biggest country in the continent Europe. In terms of population, Italy is 5th and 23rd most populated country in Europe and World respectively. The country covers around 301,338 km2. The population in Italy is nearly over 61 million. The capital of Italy is Rome, which is the largest city and is also known as the “Eternal City”. Italy is also called as “Bel Paese” which means beautiful country.

GEOGRAPHY To the north, Italy borders France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. To the south, it consists of the entirety of the Italian Peninsula and the two biggest Mediterranean Islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The Po is Italy’s longest river. To the north, Italy borders France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia, and is approximately delimited by the Alpine watershed, enclosing the Po valley and the Venetian Plain. To the south, it consists of the entirety of the Italian Peninsula and the two biggest Mediterranean Islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The highest mountain of Italy can be found in the Alps. It is the Mont Blanc, which is 4,810m. There are many long and deep lakes in the North of Italy; sometimes the country flattens in the Po Valley. The Po is Italy’s longest river. The Apennines are another big mountain range which go all along the boot and separate the East and the West of the country. Italian Map

HISTORY The capital Rome was founded in 753BC. Became one nation in 1861. The Independence Day in Italy is celebrated on 17th March since its independence in 1861. Republic Day falls on 2nd June since the Italians voted to abolish the monarchy in 1946. The country has a long history, as Rome its capital city today was founded in 753 BC. After the Roman Empire broke down in 395 AD, there were many separate kingdoms and city-states. However, Italy became one nation only in 1861 and since then includes the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. It was a kingdom until 1946 after the Second World War, where Italy sided with the German Nazis. Italy is the founding member of the European Union (EU) and the NATO. The Independence Day in Italy is celebrated on 17th March since its independence in 1861.The National Holiday known as the Republic Day falls on 2nd June each year, since the Italians voted to abolish the monarchy in 1946.

RENAISSANCE Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance. Period of great cultural achievements in poetry, painting and architecture. Famous artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, and Leonardo Da Vinci were part of the Renaissance. Italy has played a large role in the history of architecture, discovering important building techniques such as the arch and the dome. Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance, which was a period of great cultural achievements in poetry, painting and architecture. Famous artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, and Leonardo Da Vinci were part of the Renaissance. Italy has played a large role in the history of architecture, discovering important building techniques such as the arch and the dome. Buildings such as the Colosseums, Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the famous Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are examples of such architecture. Many famous scientists and mathematicians were born and raised in Italy.

ARCHITECTURE Buildings such as the Colosseums, Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel are famous landmarks across Italy. The famous Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & the Leaning Tower of Pisa are examples of such architecture. Trevi Fountain

ARCHITECTURE Colosseum Leaning Tower of Pisa

ITALIAN FLAG The flag of Italy was officially adopted on 21st January 1919. The national flag of Italy is a tricolor flag that features three equally sized vertical stripes of green, white, red. The colours represent these virtues: hope (green), faith (white), and charity (red). The flag of Italy was officially adopted on 21st January 1919. The national flag of Italy is a tricolor flag that features three equally sized vertical stripes of green, white, red. The colours represent these virtues: hope (green), faith (white), and charity (red).

FOOD & CULTURE Every small village has its own very typical dishes. Favourite foods are pasta and pizza. Italian main dishes are pork, beef, seafood and potatoes, rice and pasta products. Family is very important for Italians. Big families: grandparents, parents and children live together. Italian food is more than just pasta and pizza. In fact not only every region, but also every small village has its own very typical dishes, often made with ingredients that can be grown or found only in that area. The Italian main dishes contain: pork and beef, seafood and potatoes, rice and pasta products. Family is very important for Italians. Big families including grandparents, parents and children live together in households.  

INVENTIONS Italian explorers Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci discovered the Americas while Marco Polo explored the East. Submarine, printing press, eyeglasses, gunpowder, artillery, matchstick, mariner’s compass, compound microscope, wallpaper and flush toilets were all made from Italy. Galileo Galilei constructed the telescope and supported the Copernican theory, which supports a sun-centered solar system. Italians are famous for their inventions and discoveries. The Italian explorers Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci discovered the Americas while Marco Polo explored the East. The submarine, printing press, eyeglasses, gunpowder, artillery, matchstick, mariner’s compass, compound microscope, wallpaper and flush toilets were all made from Italy. These are interesting inventions that were made during the Renaissance by outstanding inventors that changed the world forever.

GENERAL Italy is cool in the North, hot and dry in the South. Agriculture products in Italy: fruits, vegetables, grain, olives, meat and dairy products. Industries are tourism, machinery, chemicals, food processing, textiles, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear and ceramics. The weather in Italy is normally cool in the North, hot and dry in the South. The Agriculture products in Italy are mainly fruits, vegetables, grapes, potatoes, sugar beets, soybeans, grain, olives, beef, fish and dairy products. The industries in Italy are tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear and ceramics.

MODERN ITALY Italy is among the world’s leaders of the fashion industry. In the 1950’s, Italian designers: Nino Cerruti and Valentino led the world in creating stylish fashions. Famous Italian car manufacturers: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Maserati. Armani, Versace, Gucci and Prada are recognized internationally. Italy is among the world’s leaders of the fashion industry. In the 1950’s, Italian designers such as Nino Cerruti and Valentino led the world in creating stylish fashions. In addition, Armani, Versace, Gucci and Prada are internationally recognized.   Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Maserati are famous Italian car manufacturers. The most popular sport in Italy is soccer. Italy has won four world cups, the last one being in 2006. Rome hosted the 1960 summer Olympic Games, the only time it has been held in Italy. The winter Olympics has been held in Italy three times.

POPULAR CITIES IN ITALY

1.ROME Rome is a vast and complex city that is both historic and modern at the same time. Best known for housing ancient Roman structures and the Vatican City, Rome has endured for more than 2,500 years as an important center for culture, power and religion. Today, Rome is one of the most important tourist destinations of the world.

2.VENICE Located in northeastern Italy, Venice is connected by hundreds of beautiful bridges and scenic canals. Of the canals, the Grand Canal is most famous and divides the city into two sections. Picturesque waterways and historic architecture make Venice one of the most romantic cities in the world. It is known as “City of Water.” The boats in Venice are called “gondolas.”

3.FLORENCE The capital of Tuscany, Florence is often described as a colossal outdoor museum because of its mass of art and architectural treasures. Florence’s masterpieces are found all over the city, contained within the large numbers of museums, stunning churches, like the domed Santa Maria del Fiore, and internationally esteemed art galleries like the Ufizzi and Pitti Palace.

4.MILAN Nearly destroyed from heavy bombing during World War II, Milan has since reconstructed and now shines as one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. Widely regarded as a mega fashion in designer shops, Milan also attracts many to its surviving world famous treasures like Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, The Last Supper, the La Scala Opera House and one of the world’s largest The Gothic Cathedral.

5.NAPLES One of the busiest metropolitan cities in the country, Naples is the capital of the Campania region in Southern Italy. The city of Naples offers a treasure trove of art works and historic sites as well as a vibrant atmosphere of shops, restaurants and nightlife venues. Many favorite Italian foods originated from here such as pizza, spaghetti and Parmesan. These dishes are taken seriously in Naples and usually feature fresh, locally grown ingredients.

Now……. Don’t you feel like going to Italy?