Italy

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Italy
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Geography

• Capital City Rome
• Population approximately 60 million
• Area 301 230 km2
• Location Southern Europe
• Mountain Ranges Alps, Apennine
• Major Lake Garda
• Active Volcanoes Vesuvius, Etna and Stromboli
• Climate Varies between maritime and
  continental. Higher altitudes have cold and wet
  winters while coastal areas have mild winters and
  warm, dry summers.

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Map of Europe
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Cultural Baggage

• Sports
• Language
• Customs Traditions
• Food

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Italian Sports

• Calcio (soccer)
• Bocce
• Skiing
• Cycling
• Water polo
• F1 Motor Racing

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Italian Language

• Hello - Ciao (Ciao)
• Goodbye - Arrivederci
• How are you? - Come stai?
• Fine, thank you - Bene, grazie
• Good Morning - Buon giorno
• Good Afternoon - Buon pomeriggio
• Good Evening - Buona sera
• My name is - Mi chiamo

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Customs Traditions

• It is customary when greeting friends and
  relatives to give one kiss on each cheek
• Most Italians start the day with an espresso or
  cappuccino

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Italian Food

• Pasta
• Pizza
• Bruschetta
• Panini
• Gelato
• Wine

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Quiz

• What is the capital of Italy?
• Rome
• What active volcano is on the mainland?
• Vesuvius
• Name 2 Italian sports.
• Calcio, bocce, skiing, cycling, water polo, F1
• How do you say Good Morning in Italian?
• Buon giorno
• What is the name for Italian ice cream?
• Gelato

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Bibliography

• http//www.nhitaliansells.com/images/italian-flag-
  640.jpg
• Other Photos by Leandro Sperduti
• Grolier Encyclopedia (Italy)
• http//des-psd.com/vb/picture.php?albumid120pict
  ureid1159