Italy

Brigite VaaraskLiilia Ehrlich

Foundation and history

• In 753 BC- Roman city• In 509 BC- Roman Republic• Italian flag- has been in use since 19 June 1946• Emblem- was formally adopted on 5 May 1948

Geographical data

• Located in Southern Europe• Borders France, Switzerland, Austria and

Slovenia• Highest mountain: Monte Bianco di

Courmayeur• Longest river: Po• Volcanos: Vesuvius, Etna, Stromboli

Economy and importance

• Vineyards• 4th-largest national economy in Europe• One of the biggest wine manufacturer• Wine export

Rome

• The capital city• Very old – Enternal city• Colosseum- amphitheatre,

built in 70–80 AD• Ancient architecture

Sicily• Italian county• The biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea• Nature: moutains, vulcano

Etna, beaches• Alcantara’s gorge: depth

70m• Population: 5 mln

Capri

• Beautiful nature• Monuments and

another sights• Name coming• Symbol- blue lizard

Amalfi Coast and Tower of Pisa

• Known worldwide for its unintended tilt

• Construction

• In southern Italy• Listed as a UNESCO

World Heritage Site as a cultural landscape

Interesting facts

• St. Peter's Basilica• Flag colors meaning• Soccer• Galileo Galilei

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