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Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations onPlanet Earth. Some say the Italians invented tourism in the 16th century, and it is safe to say that no countryhas given the world more cultural icons, including fine automobiles, architecture, fashions, operas, paintings, sculptures, tenors, and we certainly can't forget food.
Italy has so much to see and do, from skiing in the Alps, the Lake District of the north, the historic and stylish cities of Florence, Milan, Naples, Siena, Turin and Venice, coastal cities and quaint little villages, and of course Rome, and the Holy See (Vatican).
The world famous boot-shape peninsula of Italy, extending into the central Mediterranean Sea is a rugged, mountainous country of simply stunning scenery that also includes the popular island destinations of (Sardinia) and (Elba) to the west, and (Capri), (Ischia) and (Sicily) off the southern coast.
Italy is renowned for its olive oil, pastas, people, wine, and of course sunshine, and year-round great weather. Simply stated, Italy is "la dolce vita" (the sweet life), and many people that travel to this incredible country never want to leave.
| Capital |
Rome |
| Population |
58,103,000 |
| National Day |
June 2 |
| Religion |
Catholic |
| Currency |
Euro - € |
| Languages |
Italian |
Climate
Italy's climate varies rather dramatically north to south. In November it can be overcast and freezing in Milan, partly cloudy and 70 degrees in Rome, and hot and sunny in Palermo.
In the mountain regions of the north, summers are usually cooler than the southern reaches of the country, and winters bring very cold temperatures and snow, often heavy.
Directly to the south of the Alps in the Po River Valley (from Turin to Venice) summers are warm and humid, with frequent thunderstorms; the fall months are pleasant but can be a bit foggy and chilly, and winter brings dense fog, cold temperatures, and snow is rather common central and west.
The coastal areas of Italy experience much milder winters and are generally hot and dry in summer. The further south, the hotter and drier conditions become.
In central and southern Italy, the winter months are very mild, summers are usually hot and dry, and sunny sky's are the norm. In far southern Italy and on Sicily, temps reach a bit higher in summer, while fall and winter can be rainy.
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