What is a fun fact about Italy for kids?

Italy Facts | Italy Geography Superlatives Italy's largest island is Sicily. This island is also the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The biggest city of the country is Rome with 4.2 million people. The highest mountain peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, better known as Mont Blanc, which is 4,807 m or 15,776 ft.



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Since the rise of the Roman Empire, Italian art, architecture, and culture have had an influence around the world. Famed Italian painters include Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Italy is also at the heart of the Catholic Church, which is governed from Vatican City, a city-state surrounded by Rome.

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Italy is well-known for its architecture, culture, art, opera, literature, film, and fashion. This is one of the best countries to go on a foreign tour. The country is known for its mesmerizing topography, pristine beaches, historical artifacts, monuments, and more.

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  • Italy is one of Western Europe's youngest countries.
  • Rome is over 2,000 years old.
  • The country was under a dictatorship for 20 years.
  • Italy's last king ruled for just 36 days.
  • Italy's flag is green, white and red. ...
  • Tourists throw €1,000,000 into the Trevi Fountain each year.
  • 13 of Shakespeare's 38 plays are set in Italy.


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It is possibly one of the most sought-after destinations in the world when it comes to both quick holidays and long, slow vacations. It's also known for its many facets: the rich culture, the millenary history, the delicious cuisine and stunning and widely varied natural scenery.

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