{"id":224620,"date":"2022-09-29T00:11:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T22:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/?p=224620"},"modified":"2023-09-12T14:15:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T12:15:54","slug":"italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/","title":{"rendered":"Italy Uncovered: 14 Tidbits About the Boot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#About_Italy\" >About Italy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Capital_City\" >Capital City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Head_of_State\" >Head of State<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Government\" >Government<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Languages\" >Language(s)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Religion\" >Religion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Currency\" >Currency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Population\" >Population<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#National_Holiday\" >National Holiday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Area\" >Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Life_Expectancy\" >Life Expectancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Location\" >Location<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#20_Regions_in_Italy\" >20 Regions in Italy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#History\" >History<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Italian_Flag\" >Italian Flag<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/italy-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-boot\/#Iconic_Dishes_by_Region\" >Iconic Dishes by Region<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Italy\"><\/span>About Italy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Italy is a country that has something for everyone. Its culture and history are so rich that it\u2019s hard to find a corner of Italy that doesn\u2019t have a piece of history to explore. Whether you\u2019re a foodie, an art lover, a fashion enthusiast, or just someone who wants to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine, you\u2019ll find plenty to love about Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Food is at the heart of Italian culture, and it&#8217;s easy to see why. From pasta to pizza, gelato to espresso, Italian cuisine is famous for its simplicity, quality ingredients, and incredible taste. The flavors are as diverse as the regions themselves, from the hearty dishes of the north to the seafood specialties of the south.<\/p>\n<p>And the architecture! Italy is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from the ancient ruins of Rome to the Renaissance beauty of Florence. There&#8217;s the Colosseum, where gladiators once battled, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the iconic dome of St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica in Vatican City. Don&#8217;t forget the Sistine Chapel and the incredible art of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.<\/p>\n<p>But Italy isn&#8217;t just about history and food. The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world, with its colorful houses and dramatic cliffs dropping into the turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. And then there&#8217;s Venice, a city of canals and bridges, where romance seems to float in the air.<\/p>\n<p>So come for the pasta, stay for the gelato, and fall in love with Italy&#8217;s dolce vita.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2em||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_City\"><\/span>Capital City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rome (region of Lazio)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Head_of_State\"><\/span>Head of State<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sergio Mattarella (2015 -)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government\"><\/span>Government<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Democratic Republic<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Languages\"><\/span>Language(s)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Italian (official), German (parts of Trentino-Alto Adige region are predominantly German-speaking), French (small French-speaking minority in Valle d&#8217;Aosta region), Slovene (Slovene-speaking minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area)[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Religion\"><\/span>Religion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Approximately 80% of Italians identify with Christianity, around 20% are unaffiliated with any religion and less than 1% identify as Muslim or some other non-Christian faith.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currency\"><\/span>Currency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Euro \u20ac<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Population\"><\/span>Population<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>61,021,855 (2023 est.)[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Holiday\"><\/span>National Holiday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2 June (1946) Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Area\"><\/span>Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>301,230 km2 (116,310 sq mi). One time zone \u2013 CET<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_Expectancy\"><\/span>Life Expectancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>82.59 years (2022)\u00a0 Male 80.25, female 85.08<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula that juts out of southern Europe into the Adriatic Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and other waters. Its location has played an important role in its history. The sea surrounds Italy, and mountains crisscross the interior, dividing it into regions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2em||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||on||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Regions_in_Italy\"><\/span>20 Regions in Italy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 518px;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 56px;\"><strong>Name of Region<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 56px;\"><strong>Capital City<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 56px;\"><strong>\u00a0Most visited areas<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Val D\u2019Aosta\/ Aosta Valley<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Aosta<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Mont Blanc\/Courmayer, Cervinia\/Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso National Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Piemonte \/ Piedmont<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Torino\/Turin<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Turin, Alba, Lake Orta area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Lombardia\/ Lombardy<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Milano\/Milan<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; 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