FACTS ABOUT ITALY
-Italy is one of the most popular countries known all around the world, it is particularly known for its food, and is considered one of the top countries visited for those travelling Europe
The Italian flag consists of the colours green, white and red which symbolize hope, faith and charity.
The country is considered to be in the shape of a boot on world maps, and currently has 61.3 milion people living there.
As there is a lot of tourism in Italy and Europeans travelling from one country to another due to the relatively short distance, the 3 main languages spoken in Italy are; Italian, German and French. Although in schools; English is taught.
CLIMATE AND CLOTHING ATTIRE
Italy is a country of extremely varied landscapes and consequently experiences a similarly varied climate. Between the north and south there can be a considerable difference in temperature, particularly during the winter. In Milan it could be −2°C and snowing, while at the same time 8°C in Rome and 20°C in Palermo. The differences are less extreme in the summer.
The upper class women in Italy dress typically in donned colorful skirts with embroidered images of flowers and fruit. They then wore light shirts and decorated hats. While men’s clothing was simpler, they still included delicate details. Their pants often had elaborate embroidery or metal buttons. These clothes’ vibrant colors were made out of fine material such as silk and velvet.
However, these outfits would have been extravagant for Italian peasants. The working class had much more sensible clothes. Women wore plain skirts and bodices with square hats. The flat tops of the hats helped them carry baskets. Men wore pants and shirts. Typically, all peasants’ clothing came in gray, brown, or black due to how expensive dye was.
RELIGIONS AND BELIEFS
Italy is one of the most known coutry prominently for Catholicism.
Catholicism is by far the largest religious group in Italy. Catholics make