2. ď˝ National bird is blue bird
ď˝ National flower is lily
ď˝ The Leaning Tower of Pisa has been leaning
for hundreds of years
ď˝ Emperors used to ride chariots
ď˝ About 3,000 Euros get tossed into Trevi
Fountain
ď˝ Families are close
ď˝ Go to school from six to fourteen
3. Geography
⢠Shaped like a boot
⢠In southern Europe
⢠Area of 301,340 Km
⢠Population of 61,261,254
⢠One-third covered with mountains
⢠Three active volcanoes
⢠Highest point is Mont Blanc
4. Creations
ď âCiaoâ means âhelloâ
ď Wine made by grapes
ď Invented espresso machine, thermometer, and more
ď Rich and noble people wore the most fashionable
things
ď Home to many artists
ď Some famous paintings were made by Italians
5. History
⢠Became a country in 1861
⢠First people came over 7,000 years ago
⢠First Roman emperor was Agustus Caeser
⢠476 A.D. was the end of the Roman empire
⢠Roman times were very historical
⢠Has an Army, Navy, and more
⢠Ride on trains a lot
6. Fun
⢠Legend of Romulus and Remus tells how Rome
was made
⢠Only men danced ballet
⢠Christmas in Italy has two traditions
⢠Children sing to get money for presents
⢠Wait until January 6th to get presents
⢠National dish is pasta and pizza
⢠Music changed over the years