BY : RORY O’HERLIHY

ITALY

Where is Italy ?

Italy is right next to Croatia and France

Italy is here !

Map of Italy

Italy is a big country wit big cities such as Rome , Naples and many more !

With the nations capital being Rome The highest populated city in Italy is Milan

wit a population of over 4 million people !

what is the population in Italy?

Overall population : 57,646,285

Capital city : Rome

currency : Euro

5th highest populated country in in Europe

23rd highest populated in the world !

Ethnicity (Race)

Main religions : catholic ,Muslims and also Jehovah witness

Here are some of there religious symbols

Main industries

Some of the main industries are tourism, machinery, motor vehicles and also clothing !

Italian are well known for there sports cars they created such cars as the Ferrari

Main agriculture

Some of Italy main agricultures are fruits, vegetables, potatoes and also soybeans

Italy is the top wine producer !

Brief history (Art)Italy had some great artist over the like Leonardo

Da Vinci and Michelangelo here are some of there work !

The one on the left is called the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci

With the one in the middle being Michelangelo’s statue of David

And the last one being the last supper

Brief history(Pope)

The pope is in charge of the catholic church The pope lives in this big house !

The Vatican was built in 514 AD

Why do people come to Italy !

Many people come to Italy for the food

and is also famous for the buildings one of the most famous is the leaning tower

Things like these can attract many people

Famous People From Italy

Italy has many famous people here are some of them

On the left we have the actor from the famous movie “the titanic”

And on right we have one of footballs best Fabio Cannavaro

Interesting facts about Italy

The independent states of San Marino and the Vatican City are within Italy!

Italy nickname is “Bel Paese” There government is a democracy Italy's flag represents hope, faith and

charity

Sport !

Italy are a well known football team they won the world cup in 2006

another thing that is popular is formula one !

Italy have there very own grand prix and it is also one of the longest going grand prix in the formula one today

Sport Part 2

The main sports in Italy are football, basketball and volleyball

Italy has won 2 Gold medals, 4 Silver medals and 4 Bronze medals at the European Championships and 2 Silver medals at the Olympic Games in basketball

Italy is the second most successful national football team

Silvio Berlusconi ! (former PM)

Longest post war prime minister of Italy !

He was corrupt

He was well known for his parties

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