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Mappa is the Italian equivalent of 'map'. It's a feminine gender noun that serves as a general term in Italian. Another general term is the feminine gender carta geografica, in which 'carta' means 'map' and 'geografica' means 'geographical'. A map of the heavens or sky is 'carta celeste', in which 'celeste' means 'heavenly'.
Other terms may be used for specific kinds of maps. For example, the Italian equivalent of 'city map' is the feminine gender noun 'pianta'. The Italian equivalent of 'street map' is the feminine gender 'carta stradale'.
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What is 'map of Italy' when translated from English to Italian?
Mappa dell'Italia is one Italian equivalent of the English phrase "map of Italy." The pronunciation of the feminine singular phrase -- which may be preceded by the feminine singular definite (la, "the") or indefinite (una, "a, an") articles -- will be "MAP-pa DEL-lee-TA-lya" in Italian.
America was named by an Italian what maker?
Amerigo Vespucci, Italian map maker. He mapped it and had no idea what to call it, so he signed his name.
Where is Italy on the map?
Venice is located on the northeastern coast of Italy by the Adriatic Sea. If you're looking at a map published in Italian it is called "Venezia"
Who did a German map maker name a continent after?
A German map maker named the continent after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer who made several voyages to the Americas.
What language is the word mappe from?
The word mappe is from the Italian language and means map in English. The Italian language is derived from Latin and has been used since the Roman times. Approximately a quarter of a million people speak the Italian language either as a first or second language.
Did Benjamin Franklin coin the term American?
No, the term American comes from the word America. The "new world" was named America by an Italian map maker.
How many countries are represented on a map?
International maps often have multiple languages. A Swiss map may, for example, include French, German, Italian and English language. A Japanese map may include Katakana, Hiragana and Kanji languages on the same map, so that people from different parts of the country can recognize the pronounciations used by others as well as the local symbols used.
Would you most likely find on a road map of Italy?
Kilometer indicators, roads, towns, rivers, and Italian words.From the lighter side: Pizza sauce!
Is Rome a Northern city or a Southern city?
Rome is considered by many to be a southern city, however on the map it is right in the middle of the Italian peninsula, so it can be either.
Who was the Italian sculptor who sketched ancient roman ruins?
Raphael did. He is not famous as a sculptor, though, but as a painter.
What distance measures would you most likely find on a road on a map of Italy using the metric system?
Distances on Italian roads, and road maps, are in kilometres.
Where can one locate the Bravo Restaurant?
Bravo is a small Italian restaurant chain. They are generally to be found in central and eastern states of the U.S.A., and a location map is available on their website.
