 Informations about Italy
Geography
Italy - small country, which concentrated in itself all best gifts of
nature, which makes it possible to admire itself and to rest the year
round. Italy, washed by waters of five seas: Inland, Ionic, Ligurian, tyrrhenian and Adriatic, predominantly mountain, it
attracts more and it is more than tourists each year. The slopes of the
Alps and Appenini, Vesuvius and Etna, rivers the tiber and on, the
neighbor- country France and Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia, two
small states inside Italy - San Marino and the Vatican make Italy
attractive for thousands of tourists.
Population
More than 60% population of Italy - urban inhabitants. According to the
data in 2006, the population of Italy was 58 million 751 thousand 711
people. In Italy the large number of descendants from other countries -
Germans, Albanians, Frenchmen. Indigenous population is distinguished
by belonging different local ethnic groups; therefore, until now are
separated appropriate sub-ethnic groups (Sicilian, Sardinian, Tuscanian, Ligurian and others).
Language
Official language is Italian. In Italy there are local dialects, so,
northerners speak on the dialect, which to the rumor very distantly
resembles Italian language. You wonderfully will understand, if you
will speak in the English or French. Is less popular German. The
Russian language will be intelligible to the merchants of the souvenirs
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The italian "Dolce Vita"...
Currency
The monetary unit of the country is the Euro (EUR). In the cities, in
many hotels, restaurants, stores assume the basic credit cards: "
American Express" , Diner' s club, Visa and Mastercard. In
the rural areas the calculation by available is accepted. Rate of
change considerably varies. To exchange currency is possible in the
banks, which are, as a rule, opened from 8.30 to 16.00. In the work of
banks there is an interruption. Usually it begins into 13.00 and
concludes into 15.00. It is possible to change money in the airports
and the railroad train stations in the large cities, and so in the
automatic teller machines.
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Holidays in Italy
This is the country of holidays. Probably, in Italy most of all
holidays and Italians love and know how to note them.
On January 1st - New Year (Capodanno)
On January 6th - baptism (Epifania).
The Good Friday (it is noted 2 days
prior to Easter)
Easter Sunday - Roman dad blesses people, that was
gathered over the area before the cathedral SV of Peter.
On May 1st - holiday of labor (Festa of del Of lavoro).
First Sunday of
June - day of the proclamation of republic.
On June 24th - day SV of Peter. Especially it is noted in San- Giovanni
region
On June 29th - the day of the saints of Peter and Pavel is noted by
solemn divine service in the cathedral SV of Peter.
June - proclamation of republic.
On August 15th - assumption (Ferragosto).
On November 1st - day of all saints (Ognissanti).
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- General Informations
- History
- Geography
- Meteo
- Мonuments and museums
- Popular dishes
Parlamentary Republic
The political system
Italy is the parliamentary republic, head of which is the President.
Religion
Religion
Catholicism- that predominating is religion in Italy. It they will
confess approximately 92% of population. The center of Catholic peace -
city-state the Vatican, in which is located the residence of the Pope.
Largest cities and tourism
Largest cities of Italy: Milan, Florence, Naples, Torino, genoa the
health resorts of Italy these are a maximally possible comfort,
service, leisure.
Italy is famous by its health resorts. These are beaches and the
mountain-skiing health resorts, leisure in which will leave the best
recollections. The health resorts of Italy this is present
treasure-house. Regions Of Tuscany, Neapolitan Riviera, island
Sardinia, Trentino, Veneto and others, not being inferior to each
other in the luxury and the fascination
Jet lag
Italy + 1 hour UTC
Оfficial Holidays
On January 1st - New Year
On January 6th - baptism
On April 25th - day of freedom from the fascism
On May 1st - the holiday of labor
First Sunday of June - the day of the proclamation of the republic
On August 15th - assumption
On November 1st - day of all saints
On November 4th - day of the national unity
On December 8th - chaste conception
On December 25th - Christmas
On December 26th - holy Stephen's day
Holiday with the variable date - Easter Monday
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