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Italy ['?t?li]&_160;(help·info) ( Italian Italia), officially the Italian Republic, ( Italian Repubblica Italiana), is 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, while Campione d'Italia is an Italian exclave in Switzerland. Italy has been the home of many European cultures, such as the Etruscans and the Romans, and later was the birthplace of the universities and of the movement of the Renaissance, that began in Tuscany and spread all over Europe. Italy's capital Rome was for centuries the center of Western civilization; it also spawned the Baroque movement and seats the Catholic Church. Italy possessed a colonial empire from the mid-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. Today, Italy is a democratic republic and a developed country with the 8th-highest Quality-of-life index rating in the world.[4] It is a founding member of what is now the European Union (having signed the Treaty of Rome in 1957), and a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It is a member of the G8 (having the world's 7th largest nominal GDP), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), World Trade Organization (WTO), the Council of Europe, the Western European Union, the Central European Initiative, and a Schengen state. It has the world's 7th largest defence budget and shares NATO's nuclear weapons. On 1 January 2007, Italy began a two year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The origin of the term Italy (It Italia), from Latin Italia,[5] is uncertain. According to one of the more common explanations, the term was borrowed through Greek, from Oscan Víteliú, meaning "land of young cattle" (cf. Lat vitulus "calf", Umb vitlo "calf") and named for the god of cattle, Mars.[6] The bull was a symbol of the southern Italian tribes and is often depicted goring the Roman wolf as a defiant symbol of free Italy during the Samnite Wars.
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1. The Explosive attraction of Naples
October 15, 2008
Lying in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Naples is a scenic spot that is certainly one for the memories. One of Europe’s most densely populated cities, the charm of Naples towers above the chaotic nature of the city and its enthusiastic locals. Despite modern urbanization, the city’s structure and landscape still manages to remind visitors of its rich history and ancient Greek heritage. Naples is a lively and vibrant city that has an array of wonderful historical and artistic treasures waiting to be found in and around the narrow, winding streets. And with its close proximity to many intere... (read more)
Author: Isla Campbell
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2. Italian Wines
October 15, 2008
When it comes to wine with food, there is one place that always stands out for producing great quaffable wine that tastes good with food without overpowering it with overly rich flavours - Italy.
When you think of Italian wines, you inevitably think of pasta with rich meat or cheese sauces and little bistros with great atmosphere and a soupcon of romance.
The Italians are passionate about many things: Food, football, politics, pasta, family, and wine. Traditionally, most of the fine wine produced in Italy remains in the country, and this is still true to this day. Italy is one of th... (read more)
Author: Kristian Phillips
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3. Spending your holidays in Tuscany beach coast
October 14, 2008
The coast of the Etruscans is a must see sight in Tuscany beach holidays since it is a unique blend of sea, nature, art and history. The bright hues of the splendid and fertile countryside, hilly slopes, traditional people and tasty dishes are the mark if this region. Tuscany beach holidays extend all the seasons and the exquisite beaches and luxuriant regions of lush green pine woods beckon the visitors, across the globe.
Situated in the province of Livorno, the coast of Etruscans has many sandy beaches, sand dunes, rocks and cliffs that extend from Livorno to the city of Piombino. The a... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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4. Sardinia Beach Holidays: A Trip To Paradise
October 14, 2008
The official name of Sardinia is Sardegna. After Sicity, it is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. This country is situated in the total area of 24,090 square kilometers. This island shares its boundaries with the Italian Peninsula, French island of Corsica, the Spanish Balearic Island and Tunisia. Basically Sardinia is a constitutional party of Italy.
Sardinia is popular for its beach holidays. it has stunning beaches and characteristics of old town center that make it one of the best tourist destinations in all over Europe. If you have planned to visit Sardinia this summ... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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5. La Riviera Romagnola investe su Luca Toni
October 14, 2008
Fatti i bilanci sulla stagione 2008 appena conclusa, la Riviera Romagnola e’ già pronta al rilancio. Le proiezioni indicano un modesto calo di arrivi e presenze, ma nel complesso la Riviera ha “tenuto” rispetto al resto d’Italia, grazie anche ad una buona situazione meteorologica che, tra luglio e agosto, ha registrato solo 4 giornate di tempo variabile/nuvoloso.Gli arrivi sono calati dello 0,6%, le presenze dell’1,7%, il pienone c’e’ stato solo dal 13 al 23 agosto; si e’ registrata una crescita negli stabilimenti balneari e nei campeggi e un calo nei parchi di divertimento e intrattenimento n... (read more)
Author: Antonella Elleri
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6. Mediterranean Cheeses
October 14, 2008
I used to think that Mascarpone was a little horse wearing a blindfold, then a clever person told me it was a cheese, but later an even cleverer person said it wasn't actually a cheese at all, so I asked if it really was a small horse. 'No', they said 'it's a curd', so now I'm not sure if it's a horse, a cheese or a native of a much troubled area of Asia. Some of the less confusing cheeses of Italy are Ricotta, a firm, white cow's milk cheese, Mozzarella, a soft buffalo milk cheese and Parmesan, the ever popular, hard cheese of Parma. It is believed that Parmesan has been produced in the ar... (read more)
Author: Alan Liptrot
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7. Strictly Come Dancing
October 14, 2008
Strictly Come Dancing and its spin-offs have been a phenomenal worldwide success. The first country to adopt the show was Australia. The U.S has a version called "Dancing with the Stars". Other offshoots are seen on tv in Brazil, Bulgaria, Argentina, the Czeck republic, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Panama, Peru, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey and the Ukraine.
The show enjoys unprecedented popularity and was the most popular television program in the world in 2006, reaching ... (read more)
Author: Luz Cudjoe
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8. Hotels in Rome in proximity to tourists' attraction- in preference
October 13, 2008
Rome, the capital of Italy, is located in the central western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on river Tiber. It is the seat of the Italian Government. It houses the official residence of the Italian Prime Minister; President of Italian Republic, Italian constitutional court and seat of both the house of Italian Parliament. The historic center of Rome is listed as a World Heritage site. It become the third most visited tourists’ place as it contains many parks, gardens, museums, galleries and historic building such as Colosseum. Hotels in Rome have made the marvelous arrangements for... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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9. Driving in Italy: The Milan Airport´s Guide to Safe Italian Motoring
October 13, 2008
When driving in Italy it is easy to think that the only thing you have to worry about is remembering to drive on the right hand side of the road. However there are other things to consider to prevent your from unwittingly coming a cropper with the law.
To help you understand the dos and don´ts of driving in Italy, in particular Milan, the Milan Airport Guide has put together all the information you need in one place to help you when hiring a Milan Airport Car Rental.
1. Belt up. Ok....so this rule is the same as in the UK but it´s important to remember that just because y... (read more)
Author: Michelle Elkins
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10. Relaxing Beach Vacation in Tuscany, Italy
October 11, 2008
When you hear the word Italy what comes to your mind? Lovely, romantic and historical are just some of the few images that will graze your imagination and rightfully so because the place is really that and much much more. It’s a place for the hopelessly romantics and for beach lovers who are always looking for new places to discover and explore. The coastal region of Tuscany is dominated by Pisa and stretches from the northern area to southern area of Grosseto and the place Isola d’Elba where the famous Napoleon Bonaparte was held captive until his last stand at the equally famous place call... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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11. Pasta and Miss Braithwaite
October 13, 2008
Think of pasta and you think of Italy; one is synonymous with the other, but is pasta Italian? There's no doubt that that the Italians are the modern masters of creating pasta, but where do its origins lie? I was having these very thoughts as I untied yards of Spaghetti from around my neck (I love Spaghetti, but have not yet mastered the eating of it, at least not in public), so I decided to do a little research on the matter, and it turns out that there are a few myths surrounding our durum friend. It looks like Miss Braithwaite, my teacher from the distant past, had told me a few lies, ... (read more)
Author: Alan Liptrot
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12. Enzo Ferrari's Past
October 10, 2008
In 1929 Enzo Ferrari created his company Scuderia Ferrari in Italy with intentions to invent race cars and sponsor amateur drivers, it would be more the fifteen years before Ferrari would create their own street car in 1946. Scuderia is an Italian word and means “stable”, but Scuderia Ferrari is sometime also translated as Team Ferrari.
The first street car Ferrari made was the 125 S Ferrari which he built in 1947. But Enzo Ferrari’s true passion was to make race cars. He admitted that the Ferrari street cars were made only to fund Scuderia Ferrari. Enzo Ferrari’s distaste for the Ferrari... (read more)
Author: Naomi West
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13. Training Courses for AIL exams start again
October 10, 2008
To become a teacher of Italian language as a foreign language, it is necessary to have an excellent training, and a continuous updating. This means to trust institutes which are specialized in vocational training for teachers of Italian language as a foreign language, and which can certify teachers’ qualification.
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci of Florence, is a certified quality organization guaranteed by AIL (Accademia Italiana di Lingua “Accademy of Italian Language”), and every year it organizes training courses for the achievement of Diploma of Italian Language "Firenze", which certifies t... (read more)
Author: Elena Lorenzini
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14. Fiat: placing steps towards greater heights
October 10, 2008
Established in the year 1976, with its headquarters in Italy in the city of Orbassano, which is not at long distance from the city of Turin, the Centro Ricerche Fiat carries out study on the following topics:
1) engines 2) vehicles 3) electronic classifications 4) fabrication processes 5) Technical-managerial techniques.
History and achievements of the car company: Fiat In the years, the Centro Ricerche Fiat has added notoriety for the superiority of its technological accomplishments, which have been pleased with prominent worldwide honors: Some of them are as follows:
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Author: akira adonis
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15. Italy Real Estate Investing
October 09, 2008
Real Estate Market In Italy
Italy is one of the most popular destinations for foreigners looking to experience a laid-back lifestyle. Rural areas and small hill towns are getting much attention from investors looking to cash in on the tourism boom. Not many people are aware that a significant number of Italians are homeowners. A good number of them even have a second home for vacation purposes. This implies that purchasing property in Italy is not as difficult as in other countries. It is for this reason that investors are very confident in putting their money in the Italian real estate ... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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16. The sweetness of the watsu. In the water the body gets rid of tensions and stress
October 10, 2008
At the Beauty Farm Alhambra the benefits of the shiatsu meet the properties of the water. Watsu, born from the contraction of "water" and "shiatsu", arrives among the Parmesan hills directly from California, where, during the 80s, Harold Dull laid the foundations of this discipline. After a long period of study in Japan, the poet of the San Francisco Renaissance comes back to his native land and starts to apply the teachings of his master of zen shiatsu in pool.
The treatment begins with an immersion in a heated pool. The only thing to do is to relax and indulge in the sweet massage of th... (read more)
Author: simona bonati
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17. The Milan Airport Guide to Milan Bergamo Airport
October 10, 2008
When there´s a church in the arrivals hall and the airport food smells better than in most upper-end eateries at home, you know you´ve landed in Italy. Milan Bergamo Airport though small in size, is rich in Italian spirit and is the airport of choice for those wanting to swoosh down snow-capped Alps or just partake in some apres-ski. The six cafes and restaurants located within the terminal, showcase just a few of the things the country is best know for. The cuisine of the region is essentially Alpine-Venetian and dishes of polenta, game and a wide selection of locally made cheeses and salam... (read more)
Author: Michelle Elkins
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18. Biomarkers Being Studied for Mesothelioma Treatments
October 10, 2008
Biomarkers Being Studied for Mesothelioma Treatments
A study from the Department of Molecular Pathology at the Polytechnic University of Marche in Acona, Italy recently found that biomarkers within the body may offer early warning signs for mesothelioma victims. The study focused on biomarkers of mesothelioma cancer and found that biomarkers often form before mesothelioma cancer symptoms appear, which may offer early warnings and potentially a successful treatment for mesothelioma cancer patients, according to the study which was published in a June issue of Mutation Research. Studying B... (read more)
Author: Peter Kent
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19. The Olive Tree
October 10, 2008
At the bottom of my garden, which lies in the Axarquia region of Andalusia, is a track that leads to Lake Vinuela. At the side of this track is an Olive tree that must be hundreds of years old. Its trunk, gnarled and twisted like an old mooring rope appears to be growing out of a huge rock. If this tree could talk, it would entertain you for hours. It was there long before the man-made lake appeared, and I suspect it will still be there when I have left this mortal coil. This morning as I walked past the tree and bid good morning to it, as I often do, I began to think about Olive Trees i... (read more)
Author: Alan Liptrot
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20. Buying Property for Sale in Italy is Always an Excellent Choice
October 08, 2008
Until a few years ago, property for sale in Italy had never seemed a particularly exciting opportunity. There were a few farmhouses or seafront apartments that real estate agents could market under the ‘overseas property for sale in Italy section’ that might interest buyers, but that was about all. However, this situation has modified drastically and no longer is there the lack of options that used to define the Italian property market. Now variety is the new face of the Italian property market.
Types of Property for Sale in Italy
Popular Italian regions are Calabria, Marche, Lazio a... (read more)
Author: Dale Campbell
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21. USA and Italy together for Columbus Day
October 07, 2008
A sailor on board the Pinta sighted land in the morning of 12th October 1492, and a new era of cultural exchange between America and Europe began. Italian seaman Christopher Columbus was the first European to sail across the Atlantic Ocean and to successfully land on the American continent. He never accomplished his original goal: to find a new naval route to India. Instead, Christopher Columbus opened up exploration between Europe and America. Columbus Day was celebrated for the first time in New York in 1792 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Columbus’ historic arrival. ... (read more)
Author: Elena Lorenzini
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22. Superenalotto: Italian Flavored Lotto
October 07, 2008
Superenalotto is Italy’s incarnation of the classic lotto game. Boiled down to its specifics, the game allows gamblers to bet on a combination of numbers from the number 6 to 90. This is essentially a super lottery, with the jackpot reaching up to as much as € 68,900,000 (from the original jackpot prize €1,300,000). With over 90 numbers to choose from, the odds of winning in the Superenalotto lottery are high. Just like in any other lotto game, to increase your chances at wining at Superenalotto requires a bit of Mathematical skill. It is a 90-ball lottery game where the object of the game ... (read more)
Author: charle chamblne
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23. The Miss Italy company leaves Grand Hotel Terme Astro
October 07, 2008
After the election of the 23-years-old Miriam Leone, the girls are ready to leave with a bag full of memories and a bit of wistfullness.
The curtain drops on Miss Italy. Andy Garcia and Giancarlo Giannini have crowned Miriam Leone during the final broadcasted live on Italian Television Channel Raiuno. Excluded the first night and then retrieved to the competition, for the Radio Etna Express speaker, it will be a very special year, full of opportunities and chances that may change her life. Just a few days after the final of the beauty pageant and many TV shows and interviews with the mos... (read more)
Author: simona bonati
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24. Budget Travel Tips
October 07, 2008
Everyone loves to travel (almost everyone). I certainly do. Believe it or not,doing it right and doing it on a budget takes a little skill, knowledge and practice. But the required skills are not difficult, the knowledge required is easy to obtain, and the fun is in the practice! This past spring my wife and I were lucky enough to be able to spend 10 days in Italy. We didn't spend a fortune, we scrimped on a few things and spent on others, and the net result was a very pleasing travel experience. Planning, of course, is key. We had agreed to our general itinerary and had a limited amount ... (read more)
Author: Peter Cullen
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25. Lake Garda Holidays in the sun - Perfect shopping for everyone
October 07, 2008
Before you go to lake como a great tip is to look at tips. These will often explain what country lake Como is in to where it is within that country it will also give you the best times to go on holiday in addition to the range of exciting holiday activities that are available.
Lake Como is set in the country of Italy. Italy is in Europe, it is easily identifiable as a country within Europe and often is referred to by many as the one that looks like a boot. The capital city of Italy is Rome, and has many other cities such as Venice which is famed for its Canals and Bridges and Milan for it... (read more)
Author: Tracy Hildreth
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