ITALY

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National Day June 2

CURRENCY

Currency EURO

VISA

Most travelers don't need a visa. Check with the nearest Italian Embassy or Immigration office. Don't forget to check what the immigration officer stamps in your passport.

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DID 00

Country Code (39)

Internet (it)

GMT + 1 (summer)

GMT + 2 (winter)

ELECTRICITY

230 V 50 HZ

Round pins w/ground (in-line)

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The port city of La Spezia

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FACTS & DATA

State: Republic

Head of State: President,

Head of Government: Prime Minister:

Currency: EURO

Location: southern Europe facing the Mediterranean Sea

Area: 301.230 km²

Temperature: °C

Capital: Rome
Population: 58..1 million

People: mainly Italian
Language: mostly Italian and some German in the north facing Austria

Religion: over 90% catholics

GDP: US$ 1.700 billion

GNP per capita: US$ 29.000

Major industries: ceramics, chemicals, clothing, iron and steel, cars, textiles, tourism
Major trading partners: EU, USA

Health risks: Good healthcare
Time: GMT + 1

Electricity: 220-240V
Weights & measures: Metric

Road traffic: right side

Public transport: Very good

NEWSPAPERS

Italian

La Stampa

Corriere della Sera

La Gazzetta dello Sport

AIR, Milan and Rome are the biggest airports in Italy. The smaller ones have links to various domestic and European destinations.

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Through excavations it is believed that human life existed already 200.000 years ago. The Etruscans were the early known settlers followed by the Greeks. The Roman Empire's history is full of questions. Some signs suggest it dates back as much as 1.000 BC as the Roman Republic. Italy was split into many small Kingdoms, and only united under King Victor EMMANUEL II in 1861. Italy is a founding member of Nato as well as the European Economic Community predecessor of today's EU, European Union.

Italy has plenty to offer. From the mountains and lakes in the north to beautiful beaches along the Mediterranean Sea.

If you haven't seen Rome you haven't been in Italy. This city is like a museum with Etruscan prehistoric art, monuments from the Roman Empire, churches fountains and plenty of museum. Last but not least the famous Roman lifestyle will surely please you.

Don't miss the City of Romance Venice with all it's (smelly) canals. Some people say it's sinking every year further and further. One day it might be gone,

One of the most beautiful regions must be Tuscany. Lovely vineyards, olive trees and some of the most fascinating cities in all of Italy, Pisa, Sienna, Florence to mention a few.

Italian food is normally known as pizza, pasta and minestrone soup. However the Italian Cuisine is one of the most versatile depending on in which region you are. One of the reason is that Italy only got united in 1861 which means that every region had it's typical local cuisine. You will have the influence from North Africa when you are in Sicily, French when you are in the west and Austrian when you are in Southern Tyrol. Local produce are always the main ingredients.