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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
What mini states are near Italy?
Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein, and Malta are the mini states that are located near Italy.
The country of Italy does not have a official motto. They do have a common saying however which is the first article of their constitution. It is translated "Italy is a democratic Republic, found on labor"
How long to drive from trieste Italy to lake bled Slovenia?
I have done the journey in about 1 hour 20 minutes but the roads were not very busy, it was late in the evening and we may have been pushing the speed limits a little. It should take you about 1hr 45 minutes up to 2 hours and a half depending on the traffic. The best way is to head from Trieste towards Ljubljana and then turn off towards Bled.
I hear Italian people call each other gumba. What is a gumba?
1. Italian slang for close friend, best friend, companion, pal.
Hey Gumba, let's go to the ball game.
2. It is an american-italian coruption of the sicilian word for "godfather".
Still the same usage as simply meaning "life-long friend" or the like.
Hey, gumba, whats cracking?
Have San Marino ever won a game of football?
Their only ever win was 1-0 v Liechtenstein in 2004, they have drawn 3 and lost 105, their biggest defeat was 13-0 v Germany in 2006
Is italy located in the tropics?
yes
No. Italy is located in the Northern Temperate zone. Rome's latitude is about the same as the latitude of New York City (about 42 degrees north) and the sun is never directly overhead despite how hot it gets in the summer.
What monopoly did Italy have in the 1300s?
In 1300 Italy was not yet a state , but a myriad of independent feudal seignories, city states, maritime republics, the States of the Church and states subject to foreign monarchies. Therefore Italy as a whole had no monopoly.
The Maritime Republics of Genoa, Venice, Pisa had the monopoly of the maritime routes to the Mediterranean Eastern States, that means they had also the monopoly of the spice trade.
Great Britain - The group of countries including England, Scotland and Wales has an area of approx 243,610 Sq.Km.
Italy has an area of approx 301,338 Sq.Km
Therefore, Italy is larger.
What country in Europe is east of Italy?
Slovenia is directly East of the Northern part of Italy; their borders touch.
Across from Italy on the Adriatic Sea are Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, and Greece.
Why were the wealthy citizens of Italy likely to support and sponsor art?
as leaders of city states they saw art aquisitons as a way to improve their status.
It is the capital of Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy, north of Florence, between the Reno and Savena rivers. It lies at the northern foot of the Apennines, on the ancient Via Aemilia, 180 ft (55 m) above sea level.
The president repeats the phrase "without warning" to emphasize that these events were unexpected.
How should you answer 'What changes have you made in your life that you are most proud of'?
became part of a club, volunteered, gone back to studing etc you can be very proud of something you achieved in life
Why does Italy want the Austro-Hungarian empire to end?
Italy wanted the Austro-Hungarian empire to end because Italy was promised land from Great Britian that was inside the Austro-Hungarian empire.
Italy had many environmental problems in past years, however they are now leading in producing renewable resources. They also have solar energy and wind power capacity in the country.
Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa important to its economy?
Because it attracts tourists which will generate income for the country.
