Italy

Italy


     The country I picked to do my report on was Italy.  Italy, officially

the Italian Republic, is an independent nation in southern Europe.  The word

"Italy" comes from the ancient Oscan language and means "Calf".  Italy is a

fairly small, important mediteranean country of about 116,328 square miles.

Its capital city "Rome" is both the industrial center as well as the cultural

center of Italy. Romes current population is about 2,786,307 people.  With the

countries over all population estimated at 57,904,628 people, at a density of

498 people per square mile. 72% of these people living in urban areas, while

28% of the population resides in rural areas.  Some of Italy's major imports

include industrial raw materials, petroleum, meat, and cereal grains. The

principal exports are manufactured goods and craft items, along with fruits and

vegetables.  Italy usually suffers a trade deficit, but the difference is

partly offset by its large and profitable tourist industry and by money sent by

Italian citizens working abroad.  Italy is a country far from being land-locked,

with 9 major ports including Genoa, Trieste, Taranto, Venice, Savona, and

Naples. Italy has been historically important since Roman times, and millions

of tourists are attracted each year to its ancient cities and art treasures.

Modern Italy is an important industrial nation and a leading member of the

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