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Italy
The Italian Republic is a South European neighbor of Switzerland. This ancient peninsula is the location of a record 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Typical contributors seek answers to questions about Italy's reputation for excellence in antiques, architecture, art, education, fashion, food, literature, sports, and tourist activities and sites.
10,172 Questions
Are there any sports that originated in Italy?
No sports were invented in Italy, however, they do have strong traditions in: Cycling, Tennis, Athletics, Fencing, Winter Sports and Rugby.
How many nautical miles between Atlanta USA and Milan Italy?
The distance between the above places is approximately equal to 1896 nautical miles. To convert miles to nautical miles, multiply the miles by 0.86. This is point to point straight distance. The actual distance will change according to the route.
No. Rome is in central Italy, about halfway down, on the western side of the country.
How much did Italy have to pay in reparations after world war 2?
According to the Paris Peace Treaties of 1947, Italy agreed to pay reparations of about $360 million US dollars. The payments were divided as follows :$125 million to Yugoslavia, $105 million to Greece, $100 million to the Soviet Union, $25 million to Ethiopia, and $5 million to Albania.
What places did Germany Italy Japan invade?
The countries that Germany invaded were France, Yugoslavia, Norway, Greece, Netherlands, Western Poland, Denmark, Belgium and Luxembourg. The countries were invaded between 1939 and June 1941.
What is the fascist Italy's culture?
Fascist Italy is what Italy was called before and during the time of World War 2. The fascist movement in Italy was led by Benito Mussolini, who promised to rebuild Italy after the first World War. Certain characteristics of fascism was presented here in Italy, such as no equal rights, complete control of propaganda, and basically a "Do what we tell you or else," kind of government. Fascism is very close to the same as communism, which is where Adolf Hitler comes in. Hitler actually got his ideals from Italy and Mussolini.
What is Italy's exact location?
in Europe bordering Germany France and Switzerland at the middle bottom of Europe and also its a great place for skating
What family ruled Milan Italy during the Renaissance?
The Sforza Family ruled Milan during the Renaissance.
What mountain range runs from the Gulf of Genoa to the toe of Italy?
The Apennine Mountains begin at the Ligurian Alps in Altare and end at Reggio Di Calabria. The Apennine peninsula, or the boot of Italy, derives its name from this mountain range.
In what mountain range is mont blanc located?
The Mont Blanc is on the French-Italian border, near the French town of Chamonix. The coordinates for the mountain are Lat 45.9° North, 6.9° East.
When was the last time Italy played the Rep of Ireland in football?
Italy and rep of Ireland were drawn in the same group for qualifing for the 2010
world cup and played each other twice.
Did the Italians invent meatballs?
No, the Chinese did, then when Marco Polo went there, he was fascinated by all these noodles and brought them back with him to his home country of Italy.
that is how pasta became a staple in Italy.
What are 4 unique animals living in Italy?
There are several animal species native to Italy. Some include ibex, chamois, brown bears, and wolves.
What was the capital of Italy between 1865 and 1870?
Rome became the capital of unified Italy in 1871 and still is the capital. It replaced Florence which was a temporary capital form 1865 to 1871.
What units fought in Italy during world war 2?
Allied units included the US 7th Army (Sicily only), the US 5th Army and British 8th Army.
American formations included in Sicily the 1st, 3rd, and 45th Infantry Divisions, the 82nd Airborne Division, and the 1st Ranger Battalion. After Sicily the 1st Infantry Division was moved to England to prepare for the Normandy landings.
large as two regiments, or 2/3rds of a division) and some smaller units.
There were units from Australia, Poland, New Zealand, Canada and other countries there too. Do not have the info on their divisions.
What is the tallest building in Sicily?
The Pirelli skyscraper,
(1959). Its 127 meters
height makes it the tallest building in Italy.
Why was the Trevi Fountain built?
to support tourism and also to show the roman baroque art of the time which Nicholas Savas the builder had dreamed to make. Nick Savas employed his signature technique known as "battered" in this development.
