ItalyItaly, is a boot shaped country in south-south eastern Europe. Italy, also knownas the Italian Republic, is one of the seven most industrialized countries inthe world.
This lineup includes: United States, Russia, Germany, England, Japan,China and Italy. Italy is about the size of North Carolina and it has apopulation of around thirty-seven million people as of 1991. An interesting factabout the population of Italy is that it is neither growing nor shrinking. During the last decade, Italy’s population hasn’t exceeded a . 9% increase ordecrease in population.
Of the 37 million inhabitants of Italy, many work asfarmers, and factory workers. Climate The climate of Italy is mild. Along thecoastal areas, there is a long hot summer, with a short mild, and windy winter. Italy much of the time is cold and wet especially in the winter.
The yearlyaverage temperature is 40 degrees. Main Industries/Resources Italy is a highlyproductive and industrialized country. Some main industries are as follows:food, mining, and manufacturing. Starting with food, is probley Italy’s mostrecognizable industry. Italians are known for producing a fine, fresh meal, withmuch care taken to top quality ingredients.
Italians grow the world’s best olivetrees. That is why much of the world’s olive oil is exported from Italy. Half ofItaly’s farmland is occupied by grapes. Much of the world’s finest vine comesfrom the vineyards of Italy.
Since Italy is on the coast of the MediterraneanSea,very good fishing results. Tomatoes, soybean, and other vegetables are alsogrown in Italy. Italy is also a successful mining nation. Mining includes:stone, marble, sulfur, mercury, natural gas, and limestone.
Italy has a largeabundance of limestone and marble, as most structures remain from Rome’s gloryyears. These resources are non-renewable, since they cannot be replenished. Others, mentioned before such as tomatoes, olive and grapes are renewableresources of Italy. Another important industry of Italy is manufacturing.
Italyproduces a wide abundance of chemicals, textiles and machines. Italy is theworld’s top developer in clothing. Top designers such as Armani, and Valentinoare among the most prestigious names in the clothing industry. The world’s bestcars are produced in Italy. Ferrari, which is based in Marenello Italy is theworld’s best automaker. Also included in Italy’s manufacturing system is Fiat,Lamborghini and Maserati.
Italy is also Europe’s largest tire maker. PirelliTyre Co. makes the finest tires in the world. Italy is also one of the world’slargest railroad car and track manufacturer.
Italy exports 36% more goods thanwhat is imported in to the country. Interesting Points Some interesting facts onItaly is that it is 116,300 square miles. That makes it a fairy large countryfor Europe. The average length of life in Italy is seventy-three for men, andseventy-nine for women. Italy was once under the dictatorship of BenitoMussolini, the Italian dictator with ties to Adolf Hitler.
The crime rate isfairly low in Italy, but an organized crime group called the “Mafia”has led an underground life of crime. Some Italian Mafia “bosses”conduct business in America. In Italian lifestyles, and they also have adifferent way of eating. If you are invited to eat at somebody’s house, you mustfinish the meal. Otherwise you are considered rude.
Economic System I feel Italyhas a moderate command economy because while the government does have muchcontrol over what can be traded, the citizens have an abundance of ways toproduce their own goods. This allows for a lot of small business entrepreneurs,and keeps the economy not so controlled by government. BibliographySocial Structure in Italy: Crisis of a System, Acquaviva, Santino, andSantuccio, Mario, (1976) -World in View, Italy, Barbara Walsh Angelillo 1991Steck-Vaughn Co.
