Italy General

Italy is a country in southern Europe that occupies a peninsula that juts out into the Mediterranean Sea. It includes the main islands of Sicily and Sardinia and about 70 smaller islands. Italy is mountainous and dominated by the Alps in the north and the Apennines.
Italy has a Mediterranean climate with war, dry summers and mild winters. taly has a failrly diversified Industry. Tourism is important with 25 million visitors a year.
The Italian population of about 58.000.000 live in an area of about 302.000 square kilometers and languages spoken are Italian and in bigger cities some German, French and English.
The capital is Rome.

Topography

Climate

Population, languages and religion

Capital and main cities

Customs, travel documents and goods transfer

Health care and hygiene

Currency, mains and Internet

Public transportation

Private transportation

Hotels and hostels

Holiday parks

Restaurants

Attractions, museums, theaters, cabarets, casinos, festivals, events

Folklore

Family holidays

Specials for seniors

Health and wellness

Information for disabled

Adventure sports

Water sports

Winter sports

Practical Information and telephone numbers

Tourist Information

Must see

Don't Do