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Information about Italy and the Italian culture
ART
The history of Italian art is in many ways also the history of Western art. Italian art has influenced several major movements throughout the centuries and has produced several great artists, including painters and sculptors.
Major artistic centres in the country include its capital city, Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Naples, Turin, and other cities.
HISTORY
Italy has a very rich history starting in the prehistoric times moving to the Etruscans, the Italians (Magna Graecia), the Romans, the Italian Renaissance and all the way to modern Italy.
The Roman Empire later dominated Western Europe and the Mediterranean for many centuries, making immeasurable contributions to humanity.
Italy - Country profile
Official Name: Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana) Location: Southern Europe Area: 301,340 sq km Population: 61.5 million (2013) Language: Italian Monetary Unit: Euro Climate: Predominantly Mediterranean; Alpine in far north; hot, dry in south Did you know?
Italy is home to 2 "micro states": San Marino and Vatican City. - Famous Italians
Famous Italians and Italian celebrities from around the world
FAMOUS ITALIANS
FEATURED PROFILES
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ITALIAN SINGLES
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Record 48 of 1089 CONTACT INFORMATION
Submitted by: steveo City and Country of Origin: buffalo, usa Date submitted: 12-Jan-2002 ANCESTOR INFORMATION
Ancestor's First Name: joseph Ancestor's Last Name: ortolano Date of Birth: Country of Origin: Italy Region and Province of Origin: Unknown, City/Village of Origin: naples ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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