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Italy

Italy. By Ms. Stevens. Italy. History Government Economics Culture Geography. History of Italy. The city of Rome was founded in 625 B.C. In 1946, citizens vote to end monarchy and create a republic. In 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte invades. 0. 2006.

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Italy

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  1. Italy By Ms. Stevens

  2. Italy • History • Government • Economics • Culture • Geography

  3. History of Italy The city of Rome was founded in 625 B.C. In 1946, citizens vote to end monarchy and create a republic. In 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte invades 0 2006 In 1922, dictator Benito Mussolini takes power In 1999, adopts the Euro as the currency Roman Empire splits into 2 in 329 A.D.

  4. Republic (democracy) Citizens can vote and have free elections Citizens have freedoms guaranteed by a constitution June 2 is Republic Day-national holiday Political groups are manufacturers and merchants, farm groups, and the Catholic Church Government

  5. Government • The goal of the Olympics is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play so by allowing all citizens equal freedoms and rights, there can be no discrimination or limitations. • The government allows freedom to show all aspects of the Olympic games.

  6. Economics • Imports: engineering products, chemicals, transport equipment, energy products, minerals and nonferrous metals, textiles and clothing; food, beverages, and tobacco (369.2 million) • Exports: Grapes, olives, other fruits, wheat, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, packaged foods, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear, ceramics (371.9 million)

  7. Economics • Per capita is $28, 400 • Value of Euro: 0.8041 of the U.S. dollar • Unemployment Rate is 7.9% • Tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear, ceramics are major industries in the country

  8. Economics • Because the economy is diverse, the Olympics will help foster a growth in all industries. • Italy exports more than imports which shows the strength of the economy. • Italy’s industry of tourism is strong so it will help tourists and athletes feel comfortable with the area

  9. Predominately Roman Catholic Some mature Protestant and Jewish communities Growing Muslim immigrant community Italian (official) German (parts of Trentino-Alto Adige region are predominantly German speaking) French (small minority in Valle d'Aosta region) Slovene (speaking minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area) Culture

  10. Culture • The main characteristic of Italian cooking is its healthy balance, the excellent basic ingredients being simply cooked and retaining their original goodness and freshness.

  11. Culture • Italian sports are similar to those played in other European countries. Popular sports include football(soccer), rugby, basketball, skiing, archery, car racing, and skating Picture of choice

  12. Culture Ancient Roman Ruins Leaning Tower of Pisa

  13. Culture City of Florence

  14. Geography Political map of country

  15. Geography • This maps show the total weekly precipitation of the area. Italy is mostly brown and yellow which means that it receives between 10-25 inches in a week. Thematic map

  16. Italy and Torino • Climate: hot summers and very cold winters • Landforms: A boot-shaped peninsula surrounded by four seas. The remaining land is mostly mountainous and quite rugged. Mt. Etna volcano (on Sicily) is currently active. Rivers include the Arno, Po and Tiber, as well as the Adige. • Longitude/latitude: 42° 50'N, 12° 50'E • Population: 58,077,400 (2005) -Torino (851,000)

  17. Torino Picture with caption

  18. Torino Bardonecchia

  19. Works Cited • www.classzone.com • CIA World Fact Book • TFK online • Encyclopedia online • Social Studies Textbook

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