1. Italy!
Written and published by:
Everette Coomer

2. Physical Characteristics
• Italy has a peninsula that connects to the
southwest region.
• A mountain range known as the Apennines
goes right down the middle of the peninsula.
• Italy also has a hilly terrain on the mainland.

3. Cultural Characteristics
• About 93% of people speak Italian. But about 50
% speak a dialect of Italian.
• Fashion is extremely important in Italy. The way
someone dresses indicates their social status.
• The primary in religion in Italy is Roman Catholic.

4. Customs and Traditions
• In Italy you are supposed to say "good day" in
Italian when you greet someone.
• When strangers meet in Italy they kiss one
another on the cheek.
• The opera is a very big tradition in Italy.

5. Fun Facts about Italy!!
• Italy has three active volcanoes: Vesuvius, Etna,
and Stromboli.
• The average Italian consumes 26 gallons of wine
a year.
• Italy has over 3,000 museums.
• Italy has won the World Cup four times.

6. La Fine
“The End”