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World-famous attractions Roman Coliseum Valley of the Temples in Sicily Cinque Terre cave City Sassi di Matera Leaning Tower of Pisa

Some interesting facts In Italy there are no orphanages. In Italy there are no homeless animals. Men in families terribly afraid of their wives. Most Italian designers made a fortune selling in Russia. The farther south region - the friendly people. All the Italian word ends in a vowel. In Italy, one of the highest life expectancies in the world. Italians and Spaniards understand each other because of the similarity of languages. The language that is considered the official in Italy - in fact, the Florentine dialect. He became general after the writing of Dante's "Divine Comedy. " In Italy, 54 police organization. They all have the right to bear arms. Even adjuster.

Italy and Poland are the two most religious countries in Europe. 60% of the world cultural heritage is in Italy. Florence - a city in Tuscany, with the largest pedestrian area in the world Lucky number is 13, and the unfortunate - 17. When completing the annual tax return must make a donation of the Catholic Church. The tobacco shop performs many functions - it is possible to fill the phone, buy a ticket for parking or even pay some taxes. The most greedy and socially irresponsible Mafia (Camorra) Calabria - the only one in the region of Reggio Salerno- freeway built more than 40 years. All this time the money stolen. Italians are actively using dozens of gestures when speaking. In general there are hundreds. Born as an aid in communication because of the substantial differences in the languages of the country. Women gesture is considered indecent.

Republic of Italy (the official name of the country) has more masterpieces per square kilometer than any other country in the world. In 2007, a dog named Rocco found in Tuscany truffle weighing 1. 5 kg. Precious underground fungus was then sold at auction for US $ 333 tys. This is the absolute world for truffles. In 1986, when Italy was opened the first Mc. Donald's restaurant, next to the institution of the supporters of "pure" food distributed free spaghetti to remind people about their culinary heritage Italians created parmesan, mozzarella and other world renowned gourmet cheeses. University of Rome is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the world. It was founded by the Catholic Church in 1303. He is often called La Sapienza ( «Knowledge"), and it trained a record number of students for Europe - 150 thousand.

Originating from northern Italy names usually end in "i", while southerners - to "o. " The most common Italian surname is Russo. Italy visits more than 50 million tourists a year. Tourism is one of the most important sectors of the Italian economy and brings 63% of income in Italy. The EU is trying to ban the production of certain cheeses, pizza on wood, some hams in Italy as not relevant notions of hygiene and standards. (ash falls on pizza, cheese buried in the ground) 98% of Italians are Roman Catholics. Pasta - it's not just pasta and anything made from flour. 80% of the Italian territory is covered by mountains. Italy mononational country 95% of the population - the Italians.

San Marino is the oldest republic in the world (founded in 301 AD), is less than 30 000 inhabitants and the world's oldest existing constitution. Italians inhabitants of this tiny state called Sammarinese. Area: 61. 2 km²

Vatican - is the only state in the world, which at night is closing its doors at the castle. The inhabitants of the Vatican has its own radio and television, money and postage stamps. In this state with meager territory even has its own army - the legendary Swiss Guards. Vatican. va Area: 0. 44 km²

Pizza : > Now, one of the most popular dishes of the world. . Saint-Petersburg

Prototypes pizzas were still among the ancient Greeks and Romans In connection with the importation of tomatoes to Europe in 1522 in Naples there was the prototype of Italian pizza. In the XVII century there were special people ( «pizzaiolo» ), preparing a pizza for Italian peasants. In 1957 appeared pizzasemi-finished products.

For pizza lovers Italian Ducho Cresci has created a cosmetic line with the smell of pizza. Bubble bath, soap and body lotion are very popular among Italians. The most expensive pizza in the world prepares Italian chef Renato Viola. Pizza named Luis XIII worth 8300 euros. The structure includes mozzarella, three kinds of caviar, red lobster, shrimp, and a special pink salt «Murray River» . And the world's fastest pizza maker (a person engaged in the preparation of pizza) operates a network of pizzerias and Domino's can make three large pizzas per minute - for 49. 1 seconds.

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