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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.

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What foods did Italy bring to Australia when they migrated?

Australia's early settlers brought various grains from England to grow in New South Wales, but many of these did not succeed because they were unsuitable for Australia's conditions. Some grains and almost all the livestock had been purchased in South Africa and South America on the way over, so there was some fresh meat. The kangaroo was quickly seen as a source of food, though their erratic hopping motion made them a little difficult to hunt at first, and the flavour was strong and "gamey".

There were wild ducks and pigeons, and the oceans and rivers were full of fish and eels similar to what the settlers were used to in Europe.

Grains were vital in the early colony, and flour was a staple item which was used to make a simple bread known as damper. Until the colony produced its first successful barley crop, the colony was in real danger of starvation.

Where is your government located?

State government is normally located in the capital of the state.

Is San Marino a member of the EU?

Yes, Italy was one of the founding members of what is now the EU, in 1957.
Italy was one of the 6 founders of the European Economic Community in 1957. It is now known as the European Union.

What is the legal driving age in Italy?

The legal age to consume or buy alcohol in Italy is 18. It was raised from 16 to 18in 2013 by the (Italian) Health Ministry. The new law also raises fines for minors in posession.

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What is the population of Italy in 2011?

The total population of Vatican City runs between 800 and 850 residents.

What is the government system in Italy?

Politics in Italy are conducted through a parliamentary, democratic republic which uses three primary branches and a separate Head of state. The three branches are: executive, legislative and judiciary.

The legislative branch consists of elected representatives who take seats in the Parliament. The Parliament has a bicameral system and consists of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.

The executive branch consists of the Council of Ministers; led by the Prime Minister (who's official title is President of the Council).

The judicial branch stands alone and is considered autonomous and independent of the other two branches. It's sole responsibility is to the people and the organization and functioning of justice and law. The judicial branch can also reject laws created by the other branches if they are deemed unconstitutional. There are several layers of judiciary courts. The highest circle of the judicial branch is the Constitutional Court which is composed of 15 judges; five are appointed by the President of Italy, five are elected by Parliament and five are elected by the ordinary and the supreme court systems.


The Head of State (more commonly referred to as the President of Italy) is not considered as part of the three branches, but stands alone as the point of connection between all three; but he is directly responsible for appointing the Prime Minister (in the executive branch) and appoints five of the 15 judges on the Constitutional Court circuit. The president holds many of the duties previously held by the King before monarchy was abolished. The president has many over riding powers that can be used to direct the three branches, but is expected to keep their use to a minimum and allow the three branches of government to perform most routine duties, only stepping in on the most extreme of circumstances or as a guiding and uniting force.

What factors helped dictators come to power in Italy Germany and Japan?

In 1933, the Reichstag building was set on fire, which Hitler used as a pretext to seize emergency powers and detain his political enemies. With communists and other leftists under arrest, he was able to push a law called the Enablin Act trough parliament.

What countries used fascism?

Italy only. Therefore the question should be re-phrased to 'country'. The term fascist in the anglo-saxon culture is wrongly (like the rest of history) interpreted and taught. Fascism was the political ideal of Italy's Mussolini in Italy during the period from 1922 to 1945 and still followed nowaday by young and old. Fascism stands for an ideal of life and country against capitalism and communism. *Fascism: a political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition. Only in Italy was the controlling political party given this name, but by this definition, Nazi Germany and WW2-era Japan were even more Fascist than Italy.

Who was Dictator of Italy during World War 1?

During World War I, the Italian Prime Minister was Vittorio Orlando. He succeeded Antonio Salandra who was Prime Minister when war broke out, but resigned after a bitter military defeat.

Will a US citizen need a visa to visit Italy?

That depends on what passport you hold - better check with an Italian Embassy or Consulate that is in your area or Country.

This is not exactly true, it really depends on what country you are departing from, if you're leaving from Africa you'll need a visa but if you're leaving from the US, Canada, or any of the countries in Europe you don't need a visa for stays up to 90 Days.

If married in US is the marriage recognized in Italy?

If you are LEGALLY married in any country, that marriage will be recognised in all other countries.
The problems come in cultures where bigamy (marriage to more than one person at a time) is legal in the home country but illegal in many other countries.

Does Italy support capital punishment?

It was abolished De Facto shortly after World War II. as an occupied c ountry summary executions by the German Army and the Waffen-SS of suspected partisans, etc were all too common. Even government officials such as Count Ciano got the Lead poisoning treatment. ( this would be as severe if say, the Governor of a State was executed by a summary Court-Martial) can:t happen here. Civil control of the Armed Forces if only on paper.

In what year did Rome become the capital of Italy?

in 756 rome became the capital when penin III defeated the lombard

Why did Italy become a dictatorship?

After the war, a man named Benito Mussolini organized a new political group called the Fascists. At first, the group was made up of a bunch of men who wore black shirts and were armed with guns and clubs. They were known to often beat those who opposed them. Mussolini soon had many people on his side and a big ‘team’ of fascists. The people thought that Mussolini was going to help them have a “strong government and restore Italy’s greatness”. In 1922, Mussolini took control of the government. Once he was in power, Mussolini became a dictator. His secret police made sure that nobody openly disagreed with him. Mussolini became a dictator to ensure that he gained more power and ensure he wouldn’t lose it.

What is the absolute location of Rome?

If you study Einstein's theory of relativity, you will learn that there are no absolute locations, only relative locations. In the case of Italy, it is in the south of Europe, just north of the Mediterranean Sea.

What is Italy's position on global warming?

Italy's warm, Medditaranian climate is best suited to growing crops such as fruit and vegatables both early and late in the year. However, it isn't the climate so much as the geography that prohibits a huge agricultural industry in Italy. Very little land in Italy is fertile enough to sustain crops, and then only 20% of that land is level.

What is the latitude of Italy compared to the US?

All of Italy lies within a range of north latitudes that's also covered within the

"lower48" portion of the USA.

The northernmost point in Italy, at about 47.0°N, corresponds to the latitude

of the northermost portion of Maine, in the neighborhood of Eagle Lake and

Winterville, and also to central North Dakota, central Montana, northern Idaho,

and central Washington.

The southernmost point in Italy, at about 36.7°N, corresponds to the latitude

of Norfolk VA, southern Kentucky, southern Missouri, northern Oklahoma,

northern New Mexico, northern Arizona, southern Nevada, and central California.

In which years did Mt Vesuvius erupt?

The most famous eruption of Mt. Vesuvius was in AD 79, when it destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. It has erupted many times since then, with more recent eruptions occurring in 1906, 1929, 1944, and 2017.

How many hours difference between Kansas City MO and Rome Italy?

Missouri is in the Central time zone or GMT -6 (GMT -5 if daylight savings). Germany is in the CET time zone or GMT +1 (GMT +2 if daylight savings.

This means there is a 7 hour time difference.

What time is it in Italy if its 8pm in Sydney?

Italy is (Greenwich Mean Time) GMT +1 hour, ie. 1 hour ahead of Greenwich England. Sydney is (Greenwich Mean Time) GMT +10 hours, ie. 10 hours ahead of Greenwich England. If it is 8pm in Sydney, it is 11am in Italy.

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The time difference between Italy and Sydney varies by two hours through the year due to the facts that both places observe Daylight Saving Time / Summer Time, but because they are in opposite hemispheres they do so during opposite halves of the year.

  • From the last Sunday of March until the first Sunday of April, Sydney (UTC+11) is nine hours ahead of Italy (UTC+2).
  • From the first Sunday of April until the first Sunday of October, Sydney (UTC+10) is eight hours ahead of Italy (UTC+2).
  • From the first Sunday of October until the last Sunday of October, Sydney (UTC+11) is nine hours ahead of Italy (UTC+2).
  • From the last Sunday of October until the last Sunday of March, Sydney (UTC+11) is ten hours ahead of Italy (UTC+1).

Which would call a peninsula Canada Italy Germany?

A peninsula is an area of land that is attached to a larger landmass, but is surrounded by water on three or more sides. Both Canada and Germany are firmly embedded within their respective landmasses. Italy, however, is connected to Europe only on its northern end, and is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on three sides, making Italy a peninsula.