My project on Italy by Kian

My project on Italy

by Kian

ItalyRivers and mountains Cities

LocationWhat continent is Italy in?

•Italy is in Europe

Counties around Italy?• To the north it

borders France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia along the Alps.

population• Italy Population has surpassed 60 million as

per the 2009 estimates. It is the forth largest populated country of Europe and ranks twenty third in the world chart. And in terms of population density, the country stands fifth all over Europe. There are 200 persons approx residing in every square kilometre of land area. Rome is the most populated city in Italy with 2,761,477.

Capital• Rome is the capital of Italy. It is the largest city in Italy. Rome

was founded by Romulus in 753 BC after whom it was named. It is a very

• ancient city.• In the centre of Rome there are many beautiful churches,

squares and fountains.• Today we can still see some of Rome's ancient monuments

like the Coliseum.• The Coliseum was a public entertainment arena where

Gladiators fought each other• or battled wild animals. The Colosseum is almost 2000 years

old

Other cites •Milan• Population: 1.4 million• Area: 765 square miles• Language: Italian• Currency: Euro (EUR)• Time zone: GMT + 1 hour (8 hours

ahead of Eastern Standard Time). When it is Noon in New York City; It is 8:00 (20:00)in the evening in Milan.

• Electricity: 220 volts AC, flat two or three pin plugs are used

• Telephone Codes: 39, country code; 02, city code.

• Country dialing code: 1

1.Rome 2.Venice3.Florence4.Milan5.Naples

currencyEuro (EUR) note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries . See Euro for currency conversion.

language• Italian is the official language of Italy, and 93%

of population are native Italian speakers. Around 50% of population speak a regional dialect as mother tongue. Other northern minority languages include Ladin, Slovene, German, which enjoys equal recognition with Italian in the province of Alto-Adige, and French, which is legally recognised in the Alpine region of the Val d'Aosta.

climate• Italy is a country of extremely

varied landscapes and consequently experiences a similarly varied climate. Between the north and south there can be a considerable difference in temperature, particularly during the winter. In Milan it could be −2°C and snowing, while at the same time 8°C in Rome and 20°C in Palermo. The differences are less extreme in the summer.

Pope and the vatican• Pope: Pope Benedict XVI is a

quiet, humble and very clever man. He is the 265th Pope since the time of Jesus (St Peter was the first) . Vaticans: The Pope lives and works in the Vatican, in Rome, Italy. On most Sundays he gives a special message and blessing to pilgrims who gather at St Peter’s Square, and to people throughout the whole world.He was ordained a priest in 1951. He was elected to be Pope in April 2005 after the death of Pope John Paul II.

volcano• Did you know that so many

people live near the volcano because its so popular in Italy and it is a landmark in Italy too. Today two million people live in the immediate vicinity of Mount Vesuvius. This mountain has erupted more than 50 times since the eruption in 79 A.D., when it buried Pompeii and its sister city, Herculaneum. After Pompeii was buried and lost to history, the volcano continued to erupt every 100 years until about 1037 A.D.

Foods and farmingPizza is a popular in

Italy . In Italy the earliest pioneering experiences in organic agriculture date back to the nineteen-sixties, but only took off in the nineteen-seventies, involving more and more farmers and consumers seeking an improved quality of life and consumption

In Italy the earliest pioneering experiences in organic agriculture date back to the nineteen-

sixties, but only took off in the nineteen-seventies, involving more and more farmers and

consumers seeking an improved quality of life and consumption.

transport• In Venice it is

different to other cities because they use water instead of road. And Italy made the racing car called the Ferrari too.

Tourist attraction

The leaning tower of Pisa is one of the most favourite tourist

attractions in Italy. It looks like it will fall but it is very strong and it might

not fall for a long time

Leaning tower of Pisa

The Coliseum is probably the most famous landmark in Rome. Built in the 1st century AD, this

great arena could seat 45,000 spectators . The name “coliseum " was not used until 7th century, and derives from the colossal statue of Nero that

once stood here.

The Coliseum

Famous people Leonardo da vinci was a great artist and a

great sculptor. He painted the Mona Lisa and now it is

about 508 years old. Leonardo was born in 1852 and died

in ........ Leonardo Da Vinci was artist and scientist.

He conceived his forst design for a flying machine in c. 1488 more than 400 years before the first airplane took off. Leonardo is famous for his masterly paintings, such as The Last Supper and Mona Lisa.

Leonardo da vinci

Famous people• Giovanni trapattoni is Italian and

was born March 17, 1939, Cusano, Milan, Italy.* As an AC Milan player, wins two league titles (1962, 1968), two European Cups (1963, 1969), the Copa Italia (1967), and the European Cup Winners' Cup (1968). Leaves A.C Milan in 1971 for FC Varese before retiring having won 17 caps.

• Un mito mean a mild Giovanni trapattoni

Italy and Ireland Differences and similarities

Similarities1. the Italian flag and the Irish flag

are extremely similar;2. they're both catholic countries;

3. I think that the Irish and the Italians are both known for being

passionate;4. Ireland and Italy both start with

the letter I.

Difference1. Ireland is known for having a cloudy, cold and rainy climate, while everyone thinks that it's always hot and sunny in Italy;

2. Irish is a Celtic language, while Italian derives from Latin;

3. 60 million people live in Italy, while just 4 million people live in

Ireland s

Sport • With over a century of history,

Italian soccer--known as football outside of North America--is an emotional sport full of antagonism. The players and fans are deeply affected by each match, win or lose, and are often seen praying and weeping during and after games. Four-time Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Winners, Italy's Serie A views soccer as a matter of national pride.

ITALY QUIZ • 1.Italy is located in southern ____________ .• 2.It takes about _____ hours to get to fly to from Rome, Italy to New

York, New York.• 3.Name one country that touches Italy. __________• 4.What is the capital of Italy? __________• 5.Name one of Italy's two mountain ranges.• 6.Italy is a little bigger than what state in the United States?

_______________• 7.In the famous saying: "All roads lead to __________."• 8.The most important seaport in Italy is __________.• 9.The largest island in the Mediterranean is __________.• 10.Turin is in ________________.• 11.__________ is famous for its magnificent works of art.• 13.Venice is known as the _______ of __________.• 14.__________ is Italy's national sport.

My project on Italy

by Kian Ruane