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  1. www.britannica.com › place › ItalyItaly | Facts, Geography, History, Flag, Maps, & Population

    2 days ago · Italy, country of south-central Europe, occupying a peninsula that juts deep into the Mediterranean Sea. Italy comprises some of the most varied and scenic landscapes on Earth and is often described as a country shaped like a boot.

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  3. www.usatoday.com › story › travelIs it safe to travel to Italy? Sicily's volcanoes erupt ...

    19 hours ago · Sicily's volcanic eruptions causes flight disruptions, temporary airport shutdown. Eruptions at Italy's Mount Etna and the smaller Stromboli volcano spewed hot ash and lava. The eruption is only ...

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  5. www.cia.gov › the-world-factbook › countriesInstagram - The World Factbook

    Jun 25, 2024 · Introduction. Background. Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI established a Fascist dictatorship.

  6. www.britannica.com › place › ItalyItaly - Food, Art, History | Britannica

    2 days ago · Italy - Food, Art, History: Cities and courts spawned the high culture of late Renaissance Italy.

  7. www.britannica.com › place › RomeRome | Italy, History, Map, Population, Climate, & Facts

    2 days ago · Rome, historic city and capital of Roma provincia (province), of Lazio regione (region), and of the country of Italy. Rome is located in the central portion of the Italian peninsula, on the Tiber River about 15 miles (24 km) inland from the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_ItalyHistory of Italy - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Italy was the birthplace and centre of the ancient Roman civilisation. Rome was founded as a kingdom in 753 BC and became a republic in 509 BC. The Roman Republic then unified Italy forming a confederation of the Italic peoples and rose to dominate Western Europe, Northern Africa, and the Near East.

  10. www.omio.com › travel › italyTravel Italy by Bus, Train & Plane - Omio

    2 days ago · If you're traveling to Italy you're sure to enjoy the plentiful art and culture, ranging from the food and wine, beaches and skiing, to fashion and opera. Exploring the wonders of Ancient Rome and the Renaissance, the cities of Rome, Florence, Perugia, and Pisa, are a must for all travelers visiting Italy.