Table of Contents Chapter 1 GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE 4 Chapter 2 HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT 10 Chapter 3 CULTURE AND PEOPLE 18 Chapter 4 DAILY LIFE 24 Map and Key Facts 29 Glossary 30 Index 31
4 Chapter 1 GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE From the towering peaks of the Alps to rolling hills and long coastlines Italy is filled with beauty and a rich history Italy is in western Europe Most of the country forms a boot shaped peninsula that stretches into the Mediterranean Sea toward the African coastline Italy also includes the islands of Sardinia and Sicily It covers 116,348 square miles 301,340 sq km
Travel to Italy
Stretching into the Mediterranean Sea, Italy is known for its cuisine, cities, and cultures. Learn about Italy's history from the Roman Empire to the present and uncover its geography and landscapes.
About This Book
By: Matt Doeden
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Published by: Lerner Publications an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group
