Most people know Rome as the country that looks like a boot. Italy’s beautiful sites also attract tons of tourist every year. Although Italy is a popular, thriving place now; they have had to go through many wars to have the country they have now.
Over a course of three wars Italy fought with the Australian Empire from 1848-1866. Italy ended up gaining control over the peninsula. The first war broke out in Italy, there were also some fights in other parts of Europe. The first was only lasted one year. In 1859 the second was began. Fighting against the Austrian Empire were the Kingdom of Sardinia and the Second French Empire. This war was a huge significance to the the Italian unification. The Third Italian War War of Independence was fought between the Kingdom of Italy and the Australian Empire. Rome and what is now Lazio were left to Italy. Italy had conflicts with a few places after they won, but still maintained their independence.
In 1946 monarchy was taken over by popular referendum. Since then they have been a democracy with a multi -party system. Their constitution was declared on January 1, 1948. Italy’s Chief of State is President Giorgio Napolitano. The head of government is Prime Minister Enrico Letta.
Italy is a stable economic country. in 2012 they were the ninth largest economy in the world. Their GDP is 1.8 trillion dollars. Some examples of products Italy export are, textiles and clothing, machinery, motor vehicles, transport equipment, chemicals; food, beverages and tobacco, and minerals. In 2010 they exported $458.4 billion. The population of Italy from 2013 is 61.321 million people. Italy’s population density per square mile is 527.1 people. Ethnic groups vary in Italy. The Native Italian Group makes up 96% of the population. Other smaller ethnic groups include; German, Austrian, Albanian, and other European groups.
Italy’s capital of Rome is not only their capital,but one of the most visited cities in Europe. Rome is home to some of the most known ancient buildings, such as; the colosseum, St. Peters Basilica, and the Roman Forum. Other major cities are, Venice, the city on water, Florence, and Naples. Italy is the one of the most visited countries in the world. The biggest attraction in Italy is the colosseum, it is visited by roughly 4,000,000 people a year! Italy is the country where lots of the language we use today comes from. Another big tourist attraction is Venice, many people go here to see the water this city lays on. Some interesting things people might not know are that when McDonalds started to thrive, parts of Italy would hand of free pasta so Italians would not forget their heritage. Most Italian’s main priority is their family.
The United States and Italy have a very good relationship. Both countries work together to have defense schemes, peace keeping policies, and global security. Many US military forces are in Italy. Along with that we are also important trade countries to each other.
Italy to me is one of the most beautiful countries there are. I think that it’s great we have such a good relationship with them. Someday I hope to get to travel to Italy! Their culture and food is amazing. I think Italy is all together a great country.
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