1. Italy
By: Lauren McCandless

2. General Information Population: 58,742,000
Size: 301,333 sq km (116, 345 sq mi)
Capitol: Rome
Languages spoke: Italian, German, French, Slovene
Form of Government: Republic
Primary Religion: Roman Catholic
Major Industries: tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals

3. Geography and Climate Mountainous peninsula in southern Europe
Extends into Mediterranean Sea
Alps are northern border
Warm dry summers and mild winters
Northern Italy has wetter winters
Many active volcanoes
Vesuvius (Naples)
Etna and Stromboli (Sicily)

4. Agriculture
Fruits
Vegetables
Grapes
Potatoes
Beef
Fish

5. Food of Italy

6. Food cont. Different regions cook with different forms of fat
North: Butter
Center: Pork fat
South: Olive oil
South is more commonly known for eating pasta and pizza
North used to eat mostly rice but now eat pasta and pizza like the south
Italians cook with many herbs and cheeses

7. Italian Sites Leaning Tower of Pisa Coliseum in Rome Vatican City
Amalfi Coast
Roman Cathedral