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Italy /'?t?li/ (help·info) (Italian Italia, [i'talja]), officially the Italian Republic (Italian Repubblica Italiana), is a country located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares its northern, Alpine boundary with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The independent states of San Marino and the Vatican City are enclaves within the Italian Peninsula, and Campione d'Italia is an Italian exclave in Switzerland.

The land known as Italy today has been the cradle of many European cultures and peoples, such as the Etruscans and the Romans. Italy's capital, Rome, was for centuries the center of Western civilization. Later it became the birthplace of the Renaissance^[5] and also played a major role in the development of modern science and astronomy, particularly heliocentrism, as well as the University, and opera. Even though throughout the Middle Ages, Italy was divided into numerous kingdoms and city-states (such as the Kingdom of Sardinia, the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and the duchy of Milan), the nation finally became unified in 1861,^[6] a period in history known as the "Risorgimento". In the late 19th century to World War II, Italy possessed a major colonial empire, which extended its rule to Libya, Eritrea, Italian Somalialand, Ethiopia, Albania, Rhodes, Dodecaneses and the Tientsin part of China.^[7] Today, the cultural significance of Italy is reflected in the fact that it boasts the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites (44) in the world, and that it is rich in art, culture and literature from many different periods.

Italy has a global influence in politics, culture, science, education, fashion, art, archaeology, religion, cuisine, business, healthcare, sport, architecture, design, cinema, finance and music. Milan, Italy's centre of finance and industry, is the world's true current fashion capital, according to the 2009 Global Language Monitor.^[8] Italy also receives the fifth highest number of tourists every year, and Rome is the EU's 3rd most visited city,^[9] and is commonly regarded as one of the most beautiful ancient cities in the world.^[10] Venice is also considered the most beautiful city in the world, according to the New York Times, which describe the city as "undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man".^[11]

Contemporary Italy is a democratic republic and a developed country with the eighth-highest quality of life index rating in the world.^[12] Italy enjoys a high standard of living, and is the world's 18th most developed country.^[13] It is a founding member of what is now the European Union, having signed the Treaty of Rome in 1957, and it is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It is a member of the G8, having the world's seventh-largest nominal GDP, and is also a member state of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Council of Europe, the Western European Union, and the Central European Initiative. Italy is a Schengen state. It has the world's seventh-largest defence budget and shares NATO's nuclear weapons. Italy, especially Rome, has a major global impact in politics and culture, with worldwide organizations such as FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization),^[14] International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Glocal Forum,^[15] World Food Programme (WFT), and the NATO Defence College being headquartered in the country and the city. The country's European political, social and military infleunce make it a major regional power, along with France, Germany, UK and Russia.^{[16][17][18][19][20]} The country has a high public education level, high labour force,^[21] high charitability,^[22] and is a globalised nation.^[23] Italy also has the world's 19th highest life expectancy, after New Zealand and Bermuda.^[24]

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1. All you need to know on wholesale handbags November 05, 2009 When it comes to wholesale handbags, they can be without difficulty gained from as far as china, Italy, France, Thailand and several nations around the earth. You might not just have a maker, a distributor or a bag store near you, although you can always go online and there are countless web sites catering wholesale handbags. These handbags are by and large ready in diverse patterns, sorts and destined for several affairs. Nonetheless, their categorization will depend on their affairs, material used in creating them as well as different elements. Several of the functions may include; shopping... (read more) Author: kathy chen

2. Discount Passes, Cards and Combination Tickets for a cheap vacation in Italy. November 05, 2009 Italy is known to be one of the most famous tourist destinations in world. Italy provides the tourists with different passes and cards so that you don’t have to move around with loads of cash. You would not want to miss visiting the ancient monuments and museums of Rome, but it can be costly and time consuming at times. Here are some tips for passes and cards that can save you from all the hassle. Note: The information may differ in case of a price change. Some sites and museums are closed on Mondays. Roma Pass This includes free transport for 3 days and free admission for two mu... (read more) Author: Posarelli Villas

3. Hot Looks In Stylishly Retro Smith Sunglasses! November 05, 2009 If you love slightly retro looks in sunglasses, pick up some Smith sunglasses for great looks that bring you back to the swinging 60s! These hot looks in Smith sunglasses will have you going back in time and looking sophisticated and chic! The Cat Eye spectacles for $309.95, are a great look in sunglasses that are reminiscent of the stylish rebel, James Dean. These sunglasses are made exclusively in Italy and are the cutting edge of style. A timeless frame design, these sunglasses will look fabulous with any look' you throw on and will look great for both a man or a woman. For a look... (read more) Author: Mithran Balakrishnan

4. Italian Judge Convicts 23 in CIA Kidnap Case November 04, 2009 An Italian judge has sentenced 23 former U.S. intelligence operatives to up to eight years in prison for the 2003 kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric from Milan.Citing diplomatic immunity, Milan Judge Oscar Magi on Wednesday acquitted three other former CIA agents and the former head of Italy's military intelligence service.All the Americans were tried in absentia and convicted on charges of kidnapping terror suspect Osama Moustafa Nasr, also known as Hassan Nasr. Prosecutors said Nasr was eventually shipped to Egypt, where he was repeatedly tortured in a jail cell near Cairo. He was released f... (read more)

5. Diverse types of Tarot card November 05, 2009 Though science and technology are growing at the speed of jet beliefs in tarot are still common and strong. Tarot cards are of various types. Long ago they were initially used as playing cards in Italy. Tarot cards are synonymous to divinity and future foretelling nowadays. They are very popular in America, Asia and Europe. Presently there are a lot of opinions concerning the beginning of the tarot cards. Some declare that tarot cards originated in Northern Italy at some stage in the 15th century. Some accept as true that tarot cards originated in Western Europe at some point in the med... (read more) Author: John Mayer

6. Learn Italian Language with a Full Immersion Experience: Academic School Year November 04, 2009 Do you feel fed up with your daily routine? Then you should try a new exciting experience abroad. Every year, many students from all over the world decide to have a different experience and learn a foreign language in a foreign country, and more and more young people choose Italy as their favorite destination. Italy in fact, offers a wide range of environments, landscapes, cities where to live for a long term period, for studying the language, for working or just for knowing our wonderful country and culture, rich of traditions and ancient habits and customs. In Italy it is pos... (read more) Author: Elena Lorenzini

7. Benefits of SmartLipo Body Contouring November 03, 2009 Facts about This Wondrous Liposuction Procedure The benefits of SmartLipo body contouring are many, especially since this form of liposuction is a great leap forward from what was traditionally practiced. Here are some facts about SmartLipo: • It is the first liposuction procedure to be laser assisted • Initiated in Italy, it has been cleared by the FDA for use in the US • Gets rid of small regions of fat deposits that refuse to go away with exercise or a reduction in food intake How efficacious a SmartLipo treatment is would vary from person to person, depending on factor... (read more) Author: Dr. Christopher T. Chia

8. Pleasant Stay at Hotel Collodi November 03, 2009 One word that comes to my mind after I enjoyed a lengthy stay at the Hotel Collodi is WOW! It’s one of the greatest hotels of the city, to say the least. And what to say about its location? It’s just perfect. Barely few meters from Central Market, it provided me an opportunity whereby I could visit the market anytime. Even at the odd hours. Now that’s where the hotel impresses me like anything. As the distance from the market is a few meters away, you can even walk to enjoy the market and the people in it. High hospitality standards of Florence hotels are an added advantage. That is what mak... (read more) Author: Margaret Thompson

9. Beyond the Motorshow Bologna: Exploring Bologna's Automobile Heritage November 02, 2009 Discover more about the wonders that created the Motorshow Bologna There are many exciting events that are worth taking part of during your stay in lively Bologna. If you plan on spending the onset of the winter holidays in Bologna, you can complete your vacation with a visit to the Motorshow Bologna and to the museums that showcase the automobile masterpieces of Italy. The Motorshow Bologna is an international auto show held in Bologna in December of every year. The Motorshow Bologna is held at the Bologna Fiere and is considered as the most important event of the Italian automobil... (read more) Author: Jane Maripose

10. Bergamot Oil, Buy Bergamot Oil, Bergamot Essential Oil, Oil Of Bergamot, Bergamot Natural Oil November 02, 2009 Bergamot Oil Our 100% Pure Bergamot Essential Oil is obtained from the peel of Citrus bergamia a citrus fruit, extracted mainly by cold expression. Although a native of South East Asia, it is named after Bergamo town in Italy, where the fruit was first introduced and cultivated. Bergamot is mostly found in Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Ivory Coast. It is largely produced in Italy, California, and Mediterranean countries. Traditionally, Bergamot oil was used as a flavoring in Earl Grey tea, perfumes and as a remedy for fever. It is a light greenish yellow colore... (read more) Author: Ankur Tandon

11. Christopher Columbus found the America November 01, 2009 Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genova, Italy and was the eldest son of Domenico Colombo and Susanna Fontanarossa. Christopher Columbus was a self taught man and is known to have very little formal education. Columbus started his expedition on the sea very early and his first voyage was to the Aegean Island of Chios in 1475. He bravely survived a shipwreck off Cape St. Vincent a year later and he had to swim ashore. Later in 1477 he sailed to England and Ireland with Portuguese marine. Christopher married Felipa Perestello e Moniz in 1479. She gave birth to their son Diego in 148... (read more) Author: Gurdip Malik

12. Introduce the viola November 01, 2009 Viola's Size: Viola in the origin, when in Italy, is divided into tenor violin (Alto), as well as tenor violin (Tenro) two kinds. Alto violin mostly in the size of 15-16 inches, while the tenor violin larger, we can see more than 18 inches. So now left the Italian viola, in addition to other Alto, most of the Tenro size have been Gaixiao the. This is because they are too bulky and not easy to pull-outs. Gradually, the late production of Alto and Tenor viola no longer be divided by. The composers in their ideas and works, no longer divided into two kinds of voices, viola musi... (read more) Author: Ricardo Liu

13. History of Opera Glasses November 01, 2009 History has repeatedly shown that as new technology was made available to the masses it was brought into everyday life making life easier. When Galileo invented the telescope to view the moon, a few years later the same technology was used by 2 opticians, Johann Friedrich Voigtlander, an optician in Vienna, and English optician J.T. Hudson in the 1800 to bring to the world what we know as opera glasses or theater glasses. The love of opera in Italy and other parts of Europe quickly saw the popularity of opera glasses grow as it facilitated and enhanced their night out to the opera. Suddenly... (read more) Author: rashmi patel

14. Unusual stories about Christopher Columbus November 01, 2009 Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451 and was a great explorer who went on to accidentally land on the shores of the North American continent and later helped establish contact between the Europeans and native Americans. Christopher Freville observes that Columbus was not the first person to discover America. The Norse under the leadership of Leif Ericson had landed there 500 years earlier and built a temporary settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows. Columbus is however credited with paving the way for widespread interaction between the Europeans and the native Indians of the ‘New la... (read more) Author: Sanjay Sanjay

15. A terrific beauty: Halloween at Grand Hotel Terme Astro November 01, 2009 From the 30th October to the 2nd of November the hotel and wellness center invites its guests to spend the night of Halloween and the entire weekend among wellness, beauty treatments, shopping, cultural and enogastronomic tours. Ghosts, spirits, monsters. There won't be any ot them at Grand Hotel Terme Astro, because this is not the common Halloween. From the 30th October to the 2nd November the four star resort, set among the hills of Tabiano, proposes to spend the most frightening weekend of the year far from obligations and commitments to experience the detoxifying and antioxidant pro... (read more) Author: simona bonati

16. Transfer Services available in Venice November 01, 2009 Venice is a city in northern Italy, the capital of the region Veneto. The city historically was an independent nation. Venice has been known as the "City of Water", “Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Bridges", and "The City of Light". Venice is well-known for its canals surrounded by 118 islands shaped by nearly 177 canals. The city connected by nearly 400 bridges with the islands. In canals of the city serve the function of roads and every transport form in this city is on water. This city is the Europe’s largest car free area, exclusive in entire Europe in a sizable city in the 21st century ... (read more) Author: Francesco Benerato

17. Slow Food October 29, 2009 In Italy, more than in most countries, life is lived at a leisurely pace. One of the very good reasons for this is that food is considered very important. Rather than complicated formulas, an Italian from any region respects the quality and freshness of the ingredients, and treats both with respect. Imagine the dismay when a McDonalds fast food restaurant was planned in Rome a few meters from the noted Spanish Steps. This was the final straw for Carlo Petrini and some close associates. Rather than carry signs, they founded Arcigola in 1986. This association grew rapidly into what is now ... (read more) Author: Henrik Koudahl

18. The Tuscany is mobilized on site safety October 29, 2009 Safety in construction work is always an important issue in Italy as in the rest of the world. The yards are large areas of work where there are dozens and sometimes hundreds of people, working with carpentry equipment. Why it was organized in Grosseto and in many areas of Tuscany a camper traveling aims to disseminate the rules on safety in construction sites. The camper will be active October 28 from 9 am in the town of Gavorrano, which will allow those who wish to attend lectures on safety in construction sites. Initiative to be supported by technicians who deal with prevention of workp... (read more) Author: cristiano cristiano

19. Savoie Ski Rentals- Experience Wonderful Vacation this Winter Season October 29, 2009 Located in the Rhone-Alps region of French Alps, Savoie is one of the most sought after European skiing destinations. It is surrounded by majestic snow-draped mountains of Bauges Massif, Chartreuse Massif, Vanoise Massif, and Beaufortain Massif. Bordered by Italy in the east, Haute Savoie and Switzerland in the north, and by the department of Isere in the south, this charming region casts an everlasting spell on the minds of tourists with its awe-inspiring natural beauty. Savoie is home to plenty of Savoie ski rentals that promise complete comfort and luxury within a reasonable price. Tho... (read more) Author: Christine Juliana

20. La Mucchia- Enjoy your stay at Tuscany, Italy October 29, 2009 In today’s world the phrase “ Time is money” is quite literally true at least in the competitive business sector. Where a few hours of time saved is actually equivalent to not only saving money but also providing the opportunity to use that time in a more efficient way.Just to cite a common example that happens all around you. How many times have we seen Managers spending their valuable time in manually scheduling the timings and the work routine of the other staff by sitting hours in front of the excel screen so as to get the maximum output with the least wastage from the staff of the company... (read more) Author: ronako c

21. Online Travel Guide For Your Favorite Cities October 29, 2009 Basically the client can travel to more places through travel guide online .Here the cities are mentioned as Rome it is also known as eternal city, Rome is the capital of Italy and Lazio. On the Tiber River it is located, in-between the Apennine Mountains and Tyrrhenian Sea and it is extended from Britain to Mesopotamia. Another example is Barcelona city travel guide; it is the second largest city of Spain’s. And also capital of Catalonia .One of the much popular destination in Europe is wealth of unique architecture. This city is popular for culture, style and harmony. Budapest c... (read more) Author: brenda jackson

22. Digitali Compatte" & Cellulari have almost conquered the world October 29, 2009 Since the last decades people in Italy are going a little bit crazy over digital camera and cellular phone. Not only the professionals are happy by stepping into the digital world but freelancers are also enjoying the benefits of digital photography. In Italy people usually know digital camera as digital compatte and cellular phone as cellulari Here in Italy the courses on digital cameras and analog cameras are very popular. But there is a good no. of advantages of using digital camera over the analog one. One can capture still as well as video photographs with digital camera. A small m... (read more) Author: jasmine crippen

23. Discover Italian Christmas Traditions here in Italy October 28, 2009 Merry Christmas! Or Buon Natale! As we say in Italian. Christmas is a such wonderful time of year, especially here in Italy. Have you ever thought about spending your holidays in the elegant, historic and internationally renowned cities of Rome & Milan? You really should, because now we have the perfect incentive for you, “Christmas Special Courses”. Through this Italian course we offer you a full immersion into the charming and colorful life of Italy, its language, and all of its traditions, customs, and festivities during Christmas time. We want you to share and experience the rich... (read more) Author: Elena Lorenzini

24. Ski4Real-Intuitive Ski Coaching October 28, 2009 Learn Ski with Passion Based at La Thuile, Italy, Kim George provides a unique approach to ski coaching with tailor-made, bespoke courses in the elegant art of Telemark skiing and all forms of Alpine ski instruction. A key member of BASI (British Association of Snowsport Instructors), Kim has years of experience, teaching all levels of skiers from apprehensive and recuperating skiers to international instructors Ski4Real courses include-Telemark Skiing, Alpine Ski Coaching, Winter survival skills, Ski Mountaineering, Touring and Heli Skiing. Ski4Real courses lead to qualificati... (read more) Author: Kim George

25. Innovative website offers an impressive range of Italian charms and bracelets October 28, 2009 Italy has long been considered by many as the World capital of fashion. With many well known fashion brands and names associated with Italy, it is of no surprise that one of the leading Italian charm bracelet brands, Zoppini has found favour with the online consumer. With an expressive and innovative website displaying all manner of beautiful Zoppini charms and bracelets, the website has seen an exponential increase in the number of visitors, all of whom are clamouring for a taste of Italian style. This impressive website offers a whole host of beautifully crafted and impressive Itali... (read more) Author: admin admin

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