Identification Card
Capitol: Rome
Surface Area: 182,683 sq.miles
Population : 57,500,000 inhab |
National
Anthem |
Population Density: 188.45 inhab./km²
National Holiday: First Sunday in June
Currency: Euro, 1 Euro = 1936,27 Italian Lira
Official Language: Italian
Highest Point: Monte
Bianco 15,771 feet
Currency: Lira
Major Cities: Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo,
Genoa, Bologna, Florence, Catania, Bari, Venice, Messina, Verona, Taranto,
Trieste, Cagliari
Italy has 20 regions, two of which are islands: Sicily and Sardinia.
Climate: Italy has a temperate
climate and in general temperatures are mild. However, temperatatures
vary greatly between seaside regions and mountain regions.
Winters are very mild in Sicily and on the coast around Naples,
but very cold in the Alps.
Summers are hot and dry, especially on the coast; a bit milder
in the Alps.
Every season has something special to offer in Italy. You
can ski in the Winter in the Alps, go to the beach in Summer,
and discover its wonderful cities in Autumn and Spring. So
choose your season according to what you would to do while
you're there. It's best to visit cities like Venice and Rome
in September or October. In the summer, it's too hot, too
expensive and there are too many tourists!
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Emergencies: dial 113 112 from anywhere in
Italy for the police.
Post offices: open from 8:30 to 2:00, Monday
through Friday, Saturday from 8:30 to 12:00 and the last day of the
month.
| The Regions of Italy
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Immigration, Customs: If you are European,
all you will need is your identification card or a valid passport unless
you plan to stay longer than three months. If you intend to drive there,
be sure and get an international driving license and insurance card.
Vaccinations: No special vaccinations needed.
Insurance: Make sure your insurance will cover
you while you're abroad, repatriation insurance (available with international
credit cards)
Students: You may get discounts using your
school identification card at Museums, for transportation, etc. But
you'll be better off with an international student card. |
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