Of all European countries, none draws visitors over and over again like Italy. A peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy consists of 21 diverse regions of rolling hills, vineyards, mountains, lakes, cliffs and islands.
Each region has its unique charm, but all share the ‘Italian’ view that life should be taken at a slow pace with time to enjoy conversation, food and drink. Together, Italy’s regions boast the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.
Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi and Pisa are a few of the country’s renowned cities along with Italy’s 95,000 monumental churches, 40,000 forts and castles and 5,600 museums and archaeological sites. Whether you ride a gondola through Venice’s Grand Canal, stroll along Lake Como or visit the Coliseum in Rome, the opportunities are endless when visiting Italy.
Language: Italian
Currency: Euro
Population: 61,016,804
Size: 116,348 square miles (301,340 square kilometers)
Border countries: Austria, France, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia, and Switzerland
National tourist office: www.italia.it
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