Fun Facts
What continent is Italy located in?
Europe
What is one word that describes how Italian pasta used to taste?
Sweet
Describe the shape of Italy
Boot Shaped
What are the three top cities that tourists travel to in Italy?
Rome, Venice and Florence
What is the official currency in Italy
Euros
What is the capital city of Italy?
Rome
What is the foundation of Italian food?
How would you describe the land in Italy?
Mountainous
What is the name of the independent country located inside of Italy?
Vatican City (located in Rome)
Name 3 out of the 6 natural resources produced in Italy
Marble, Building Stone, Mercury, Potash, Natural Gas and Crude Oil
What is the name of a popular dessert in Italy (similar to icecream)
Gelato
What does an authentic Italian breakfast consist of?
An authentic Italian breakfast consists of milky coffee and some bread or pastry
How many kilograms of pasta do Italians eat per person?
26 kilograms
How many cats is Rome home to?
300,000 cats
Where does Italy rank when it comes to economy in the European Union?
Third-largest national economy
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
What are considered Italian staples?
Rich in pasta, vegetables, fish and fruits
Name 3 of the 6 major rivers in Italy
Po
Adige
Tiber
Savio
Alcantara
Arno rivers
Where was the Piano invented?
Florence, Italy
Where does Italy rank in terms of manufacturing industry in Europe?
2nd largest in Europe
What does Veni, vidi, vici mean?
I came, I saw, I conquered
Name the three active volcanoes in Italy
Mount Etna
Stromboli
Mount Vesuvius
What is the name of the main transportation used in Venice, Italy
Gondolas
Where does Italy rank in terms of manufacturing industry in the world?
7th largest in the world