Sport
Italy has a rich sporting history, especially with football.
The nations favourite sports are: Football, Water Sports, Gymnastics, Skiing and Cycling.
The Italian national football team (the Azzuri) has won 4 world cups and the top division, called Serie A boasts many world class players such as Paul Pogba, Carlos Tevez, Gonzalo Higuain, Andrea Pirlo and Mario Gomez.
They're incredibly successful in gymnastics (especially rhythmic) and Italian Fausto Coppi was one of the most successful cyclists ever and won 2 tour de Frances. They also have a rich history in skiing and water sports, due their many mountains and beaches.
Italy has a rich sporting history, especially with football.
The nations favourite sports are: Football, Water Sports, Gymnastics, Skiing and Cycling.
The Italian national football team (the Azzuri) has won 4 world cups and the top division, called Serie A boasts many world class players such as Paul Pogba, Carlos Tevez, Gonzalo Higuain, Andrea Pirlo and Mario Gomez.
They're incredibly successful in gymnastics (especially rhythmic) and Italian Fausto Coppi was one of the most successful cyclists ever and won 2 tour de Frances. They also have a rich history in skiing and water sports, due their many mountains and beaches.
Religion
Italy's main religion is Catholicism, with around 88% of the country believing in it.
This is mainly due to it having the Vatican City in Rome, where the Pope lives and the heart of the catholic faith.
However, there are around 1 million Muslims, 700,000 Eastern Orthodox Christians and only 55,000 Jews.
Fashion
Since the first ever fashion show, in Florence in 1950, Italy has done a lot for fashion.
They have brought the likes of designer brands Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Prada and Armani into the world.
Rome and Milan, Italy's main two cities are two of the five fashion capitals of the world and host many fashion shows over the course of each year.
Italy's main religion is Catholicism, with around 88% of the country believing in it.
This is mainly due to it having the Vatican City in Rome, where the Pope lives and the heart of the catholic faith.
However, there are around 1 million Muslims, 700,000 Eastern Orthodox Christians and only 55,000 Jews.
Fashion
Since the first ever fashion show, in Florence in 1950, Italy has done a lot for fashion.
They have brought the likes of designer brands Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Prada and Armani into the world.
Rome and Milan, Italy's main two cities are two of the five fashion capitals of the world and host many fashion shows over the course of each year.
Food And Drink
Italy is very famous for its food and drink culture.
They have produced many dishes such as pizza, pasta, various flavours of soup, some fish meals and lasagne, among many, many others.
They also invented ice cream, or gelado, a much loved treat.
Wine is one of the most popular drinks in Italy and many are exported from Italy.
Italy is very famous for its food and drink culture.
They have produced many dishes such as pizza, pasta, various flavours of soup, some fish meals and lasagne, among many, many others.
They also invented ice cream, or gelado, a much loved treat.
Wine is one of the most popular drinks in Italy and many are exported from Italy.
Cars
Cars are always associated with Italy as they've provided many famous brands.
These brands include: Ferari, Lanmborghini, Fiat and Alfa Romeo
Cars are always associated with Italy as they've provided many famous brands.
These brands include: Ferari, Lanmborghini, Fiat and Alfa Romeo