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 Italy

__ Country Facts: __ Italy is a country in Europe. Its capital is Rome. There capital, Rome is also the largest city in Italy. Population in 2006 was 59,131,287 people. The area is 116,320 square miles (301,268 km squared). It borders F rance, Switzerland, Austria, and Yugoslavia. The climate in Central and southern is good. They have hot summers. The day time high temperature is 86 degrees Fahrenheit. There winters are mild with day time highs at 54 degrees Fahrenheit. The flag was created by Napoleon Bonaparte. It is green, white, and red. The money’s basic unit is lira. The Italy coats of arms were established after the formation of the Italy of the Italian Republic in 1946. __ Cultural facts: __ A volcano in Italy, Mount Etha, is located on the Italian island of Sicily. Mount Etha is the largest and highest volcano in Europe. 2 brothers, Romulus and Remus, founded Rome, the capital of Italy. It was Italian Christopher Columbus that sailed three ships to the new world. The largest church in the world Saint Peters church is located in Italy. There are six main districts in the Italian city of Venice, most of which lies over 100 islands in the Adriatic Sea. There are seven foods associated with Italy: Pizza, Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Pasta, Prosciutto, Mariana Sauce, and Salami. There are nine products for which Italy is known for, as in Leather goods, sports cars, high-fashion clothes, contemporary furnishing, movies, marbles, wine, olive oil, and cheese. __ Education and School Facts: __ __Italy Education at Primary Schools:__ They start at the age of six (6). You may take 3 years of pre-school (optional). Scuola Elementare is the type of Education used in schools. This is a five (5) year program, runs from 6 to 11. The books that they use are free, no money! The students that follow the education in Italy are awarded Diploma di Licenza della Scuola Elementare. __Italy Education at higher, Secondary Schools:__ They have seven (7) classes: Liceo Scientifico (scientific), Liceo Classico (classic), Liceo linguistico (language), Istituto magistale (schools for teachers), Istituto tecnico (techinal school), and Istituto professional (professional school). When they pass they are awarded Diploma de Maturita, Diploma de esame di stato conclusivo del corso di liceo classico/ Liceo scientific- since 1999. They also have people who are tourists and people who come to Italy from other places being tourists. __ More facts about the country: __ The population of this country in 2006 was 59,131,287. The national Anthem is called Fratelli d’Italia (brothers of Italy). Italy has an aging population and negative growth rate. Girls usually live till 82 years of age and men usually live till 76 years of age. 1/3 of Italian live south of Rome. Elementary schools are divided into 5 levels. The health care treats people for free. Italians have a passion for good food and drinks. Italy’s national holidays include the anniversary of the Republic (June 2) and the Libertation Day. Ital y is a home of ninety species of animals, fourteen of them threatened.

__ Bibliography: __    Toronto, Sydney. __The world book encyclopedia.__ Chicago: World Book Inc., 1990. ==   Ultra, Masa. __Italy__. Great Neck, New York: Great Neck Publishing, 2007. == ==   "Italy Education, Education in Italy." __World Map, Map of the World__. 13 Jan. 2009 . ==

Similarities:  ~  Both have celebrations.

 ~  Both have National Anthem.  ~  Both have food of our own country.  ~  Both have animals in the country.

Differences:  ~  Speak different languages.  ~  Listen to different kinds of music.  ~  Eat different foods. <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #365f91; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;">

~ Have different school and house rules.