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Italy is located in south-central Europe and is bordered on the north by France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The country enjoys a temperate seasonal climate. Although the majority of the population speaks Italian, there are minorities speaking German, French, Slovene and Ladino. A great deal of variety exists in the landscape of Italy, although it is characterized predominantly by two mountain chains: the Alps and the Apennines. The Alps extend over 600 miles from east to west with great massifs in the western sector rising to over 14,000 feet in places, including Monte Bianco, Monte Rosa, and Cervino (the Matterhorn). The eastern sector chain is lower, although the mountains, the Dolomites, are still incredibly beautiful. ...
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Italy boasts 44 Unesco World Heritage sites, more than any other country on earth. It is with good reason that the great cities of Rome, Venice and Florence, with their artistic treasures, have been attracting visitors for centuries. However, Italy is more than an art centre. Milan, the country's financial hub, has created one of Europe's biggest and most modern trade fairs and is planning a major residential development, the CityLife complex, in the heart of the city. Although Venice appears to have remained unchanged down through the decades, it has recently opened a sleek new bridge over the Grand Canal and a spectacular contemporary art space at the Punta della Dogana.
In addition to the art treasures of Italy, there is plenty to see and do in Italy's countryside. You can ski in the Alps, hike the Dolomites, dive off Sardinia's gold coast, and catch some exciting fireworks on Sicily's volatile volcanoes. But, as wonderful as all of this can be, the most important activity is to lap up the relaxed Italian lifestyle.
Enjoy a leisurely coffee at a street side cafe or take your time over a long and delicious lunch in the hot Mediterranean sun.
Everyone loves Italian food and there is a wide variety available as Italian cuisine varies from region to region. No matter the regional differences, Italian food in generally characterized as being innovative and delicious!
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The currency used in Italy is the Euro.
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Italy has a temperate climate with variations depending on the region that you are in. Generally there is a low of 3°C in the winter and highs of 30°C in the summer.
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The voltage used is 230V.
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The official language of Italy is Italian.
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The time zone in Italy is GMT (UTC) +1.
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Documents required to visit Italy
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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