Location: in
the south of Europe, between the Adriatic and Mediterranean sea
EU member since 1957; Italy adopted the euro as its new currency in 1999.
Italy is known throughout the world for its pasta and bolognese sauce.
Italy is the world's leading exporter of wine
San Marino and the Vatican State (the home of the Catholic Church and a
separate country within the city of Rome) are not part of the EU.
Famous Italians: Alessandro Volta (scientist), Antonio Vivaldi (composer),
Federico *Fellini (film director) etc.
 Famous
sights: St. Peter's Cathedral (Vatican), The Colosseum (Rome), The Leaning
Tower of Pisa, Trajan's Column (Rome) etc.
Famous towns/cities: Rome (capital city), Venice (a town on water with 150
canals and 409 ancient bridges), Milan (Italy's economic and fashion
centre), Florence, Pisa, etc.
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