Italy

Italy

Capital: Rome
Population: 57,723,000
Languages: Italian
Religions: Roman Catholic
Government: Republic
Currency: Lira
Exports: metals, machinery, transport equipment
Area: 301,337 sq. km.
Features: The highest point is Dufourspitze (Mte. Rosa) in the Alps at 15,203ft. The Po River drains the Alps into the Adriatic Sea. The Apennine Mountains run down the length of the "boot". Sicily & Sardinia are part of Italy. [NS] [VH] {UA} {EB}