Italy
... Silvio Berlusconi Currency before the Euro was introduced: Lira Location and Geography of Italy: Italy is in southern Europe. ... To the north of Italy are France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. ... In Italy there are mountains and volcanoes, lakes and beaches, and glaciers and hot springs. The islands of Sardinia and Sicily are also part of Italy, and they are the biggest islands in the Mediterranean Sea. There are three active volcanoes in Italy. ... In the north of Italy is the city of Venice. ... The capital of Italy is Rome. Main Monuments and Buildings: All over Italy there are very old buildings. ... 2 Famous Italians: Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were two of Italyˇ¦s most famous artists. ... Italian Food: Each part of Italy has its own special dishes. ... And, all over the world, Italy is famous for its pizza, pasta and gelato. ... Pasta from Italy is the best in the world. Italian Industry: Beautiful things made ion Italy are sold all over the world.