Italy
Capital
Rome
Population
~60.3 million
Currency
Euro (€)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Italian
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic)
- Climate
- Mediterranean; hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters
Culture & History
Known for: the Roman Empire, Renaissance art, fashion, opera, and cuisine
Also famous for: Colosseum, Venice, and pizza
Food: Pizza, pasta
Brief History
Roman Empire; Renaissance; unified in the 19th century; influential in art, culture, and politics