Area
301,333 sq km (116,345 sq mi)
Population
The population of Italy was estimated at
58,103,033 in 2005
Capital
Rome 2,628,000
Predominant Religion
Roman Catholic
Languages
Italian, German, French, Slovene
Literacy
99%
Life Expectancy
80
Currency
Euro
Economy
Industry: tourism, machinery, iron and steel,
chemicals.
Agriculture: fruits, vegetables,
grapes, potatoes; beef; fish.
Exports
Engineering products, textiles and clothing,
production machinery, motor vehicles, transport
equipment.
Weather
In general, Italy has a temperate Mediterranean
climate, with warm summers and cool winters
in the north and hot summers and mild winters
in the south.
Passport/Visa Requirements
Passports are required by all visitors to
Italy, except for citizens of the following
countries, who may enter Italy with a National
Identity Card: Austria, Belgium, Croatia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy,
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco,
Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. No visas
are required for stays of less than 90 days.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required for visitors
to Italy.
Child Travelers
Visitors to Italy accompanied by minor children
should bring documentary evidence of relationship
or permission for the child's travel from
a parent or legal guardian of the child.
Medical Facilities
Good quality public hospitals and other
medical facilities can be found in most
urban areas and most prescription drugs
available in the U.K. can also purchased
in Italy.
Airport Departure
Tax
There is no departure tax payable.
Time Zone
1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).
Voltage Requirements
220 volts.
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