Italy
Location: Southern Europe, bordered by France on the West,
Switzerland and Austria on the North, Slovenia on the East
Area: 116,300 square miles
Population: 58,000,000
Government: Republic
Largest cities: Rome (capital), Milan, Naples, Turin, Genoa,
Palermo, Bologna
Language: Italian
Ethnic group: Italian
Religion: Roman Catholic
Chief industries: Manufacturing, food processing, textiles,
automobiles,
tourism, agriculture
Chief crops: Grapes, grains, citrus fruits, olives
Minerals: Mercury, potash, gas, marble, sulfur
Leading exports: Automobiles, clothing, shoes, machinery,
citrus fruits
Leading imports: Oil, machinery, foodstuffs, chemicals
Monetary unit: Lira