Geography Of Italy Research Paper
Geography of Italy
Italy is a long peninsula; slightly larger than Arizona andit shaped like a boot. It is surrounded on the west by the Tyrrhenian Sea and on the east by the Adriatic. Italy borders Austria, France, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia, and Switzerland.The Apennine Mountains form the peninsula 's backbone; the Alps form its northern boundary. The largest of its many northern lakes is Garda (143 sq mi); the Po, its principal river, flows from the Alps on Italy 's western border and crosses the Lombard plain to the Adriatic Sea. Several islands form part of Italy; the largest are Sicily (9,926 sq mi) and Sardinia (9,301 sq mi). Most of the land is covered by mountains and is divided into eight different regions.
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With so many sites and places to see, you’ll never be at a loss to do. Whether it’s exploring the ancient roman forum and walking where Caesar did, seeing the Vatican, or making a wish at the Trevi Fountain, Rome is an obvious stop for anyone’s trip to …show more content…
For art lovers and foodies, Florence offers an array of goodies. Tuscany is the home of Italy’s premier wine country.
Florence was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Politically, economically, and culturally it was the most important city in Europe for around 250 years; from some time before 1300 until the early 1500s.
Venice
The city of lovers- Venice is a great place for couples and families. Hang out in St. Mark’s Square and watch out for all the pigeons, stroll through tiny alleys, and take a gondola ride through the canals. Venice may be an expensive city but it is worth every Euro.
Venice is one of the most interesting and lovely places in the world. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as it was six hundred years ago, which adds to the fascinating character.
Bibliography
1. "Italy." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 May 2012. Web. 05 Nov. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy>. 2. "Rome." Travel Guide. Internet Brands, Inc., 26 Oct. 2012. Web. 05 Nov. 2012. <http://wikitravel.org/en/Rome>. 3. "Florence." Travel Guide. Internet Brands, Inc., 26 Oct. 2012. Web. 05 Nov. 2012.
Italy is a long peninsula; slightly larger than Arizona andit shaped like a boot. It is surrounded on the west by the Tyrrhenian Sea and on the east by the Adriatic. Italy borders Austria, France, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia, and Switzerland.The Apennine Mountains form the peninsula 's backbone; the Alps form its northern boundary. The largest of its many northern lakes is Garda (143 sq mi); the Po, its principal river, flows from the Alps on Italy 's western border and crosses the Lombard plain to the Adriatic Sea. Several islands form part of Italy; the largest are Sicily (9,926 sq mi) and Sardinia (9,301 sq mi). Most of the land is covered by mountains and is divided into eight different regions.
History Timeline …show more content…
With so many sites and places to see, you’ll never be at a loss to do. Whether it’s exploring the ancient roman forum and walking where Caesar did, seeing the Vatican, or making a wish at the Trevi Fountain, Rome is an obvious stop for anyone’s trip to …show more content…
For art lovers and foodies, Florence offers an array of goodies. Tuscany is the home of Italy’s premier wine country.
Florence was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Politically, economically, and culturally it was the most important city in Europe for around 250 years; from some time before 1300 until the early 1500s.
Venice
The city of lovers- Venice is a great place for couples and families. Hang out in St. Mark’s Square and watch out for all the pigeons, stroll through tiny alleys, and take a gondola ride through the canals. Venice may be an expensive city but it is worth every Euro.
Venice is one of the most interesting and lovely places in the world. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as it was six hundred years ago, which adds to the fascinating character.
Bibliography
1. "Italy." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 May 2012. Web. 05 Nov. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy>. 2. "Rome." Travel Guide. Internet Brands, Inc., 26 Oct. 2012. Web. 05 Nov. 2012. <http://wikitravel.org/en/Rome>. 3. "Florence." Travel Guide. Internet Brands, Inc., 26 Oct. 2012. Web. 05 Nov. 2012.