1: Italy is a peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea. Its most prominent feature is its boot-like shape. Italy is also covered by mountains.
2: the northern part of Italy produces primarily grains, sugar beets, soybeans, meat, and dairy products. while the south produces fruits vegetables olive oil, wine, and wheat. | NORTH | SOUTH
3: Italian is the official language of Italy | The most popular religion is Roman Catholic. There is also protestant Jewish and Muslim | Italy has about 58,057,477 people
4: Italy has been an important part in the evolution of culture and social organization. Italy was also an important part in the Renaissance Era.
5: when you are introduced to an Italian you should say good day and shake hands. saying hello is considered rude unless you are talking to close friends. | Italians take your personal image very seriously so its important that you present yourself well | Showing respect to your elders is very important and you should never call and elder by their first name | Customs and Beliefs
6: good eats | October is the best month for food festivals. On October weekends you will find fall food festivals and wine harvest celebrations
7: Minestrone Soup is a popular soup in Italy. | Common ingredianates include beans, onions, celery, carrots, stock, and tomatoes. They often add pasta or rice.
8: Pizza Marinara | Pizza Marinara is based on tomato, oregano, mozzarella cheese and garlic. It is the most original pizza
9: Baked Ziti | Baked Ziti is a popular Italian American casserole. its made with ziti, tomatoes, cheese, meat or sausage, mushrooms, peppers and onions.
10: Cannoli ! | A connoli is tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling usually containing ricotta cheese
11: Fettuccine | Fettuccine is a type of pasta that is very popular in Italy. Its a flat, thick noodle made of egg and flour and there are a variety of sauces you can add to the pasta.
12: Pizza and pasta are the most common foods in Italy. Rice dishes are also very popular.
13: 1. Ginger 2. Nutmeg 3. Bay Leaves 4. Vanilla 5. Rosemary | Spices !
14: Italy has many great foods and traditions. Its a beautiful place to live