The Major Elements and Dimensions of Culture in Italy
The Major Elements and Dimensions of Culture in Italy
Introduction
The world is made up of over one hundred countries. Those countries are what make the world a melting pot of diversity, creativity, productivity, and fun. Of all the countries a person could explore, one would like to present an introduction of Italy. This paper is intended to give the reader insight on the culture, business, and international relations of Italy. Those International relations are specifically in comparison to the United States. Both countries rely on one another. For instance, it is common to see Italians sporting their American made clothing, and it is common to see Americans admiring their Italian made art. Their codependence of one another is what makes their relationship so strong.
Common Knowledge of Italy Italy is known for its mountainous terrain that is surrounded by water. More commonly it is known for its delicious Italian cuisine. The culture of Italy is family oriented and group driven. Italians take pride in their relationships with family, friends, and co-workers, and this is especially true for those individuals living in southern Italy (Stefaner, Ryzienski, & Reichelt, 2007).
Italian Population In 2007 Italy had a population size of 58.1 million people (Italy: Population, 2008). It is ranked to have the 22nd largest population worldwide (Croce et al, 2009, p. 153). After more than a decade of experiencing fewer births than deaths, the population has continued to grow (Italy: Population, 2008). This growing trend has been influenced by immigration to the area. The number of people from overseas who decided to take residence in Italy increased from 4.5% in 2005 to 8% in 2011 (“Italy economy”, 2012). A majority of those immigrants move to northern Italy from the following regions: Albania, Morocco, Romania, China, and Ukraine (Italy: Population, 2008). This growth happened despite the fact that Italy has a large debt burden that exceeds its annual
Introduction
The world is made up of over one hundred countries. Those countries are what make the world a melting pot of diversity, creativity, productivity, and fun. Of all the countries a person could explore, one would like to present an introduction of Italy. This paper is intended to give the reader insight on the culture, business, and international relations of Italy. Those International relations are specifically in comparison to the United States. Both countries rely on one another. For instance, it is common to see Italians sporting their American made clothing, and it is common to see Americans admiring their Italian made art. Their codependence of one another is what makes their relationship so strong.
Common Knowledge of Italy Italy is known for its mountainous terrain that is surrounded by water. More commonly it is known for its delicious Italian cuisine. The culture of Italy is family oriented and group driven. Italians take pride in their relationships with family, friends, and co-workers, and this is especially true for those individuals living in southern Italy (Stefaner, Ryzienski, & Reichelt, 2007).
Italian Population In 2007 Italy had a population size of 58.1 million people (Italy: Population, 2008). It is ranked to have the 22nd largest population worldwide (Croce et al, 2009, p. 153). After more than a decade of experiencing fewer births than deaths, the population has continued to grow (Italy: Population, 2008). This growing trend has been influenced by immigration to the area. The number of people from overseas who decided to take residence in Italy increased from 4.5% in 2005 to 8% in 2011 (“Italy economy”, 2012). A majority of those immigrants move to northern Italy from the following regions: Albania, Morocco, Romania, China, and Ukraine (Italy: Population, 2008). This growth happened despite the fact that Italy has a large debt burden that exceeds its annual
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