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COMMERCIAL/ ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Rome
GEOGRAPHY
Located in Southern Europe, Italy comprises a number of islands. The country has a total area of 301,230 km².
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 60,700,000. Muslims account for about 0.1% of the population
CLIMATE
Highly diverse, the climate of Italy can range from humid and hot to wet and snowy depending on the location.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Italian is the official language. English is widely spoken as well.
LOCAL TIME
UTC +1
Summer: UTC +2
BUSINESS HOURS / HOLIDAYS
Government Offices: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday.
Shops in Italy are usually open from 9 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 7.30 PM, Monday to Saturday.
New Years: January 1st
Epiphany: January 6th
Labour Day: May 1st
Republic Day: June 2nd
Christmas Day: December 25th
CURRENCY
Italian Lira
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
12 - Telephone Directory Assistance Number112 - Carabinieri
113 - Emergency Police Help Number (also ambulance and fire)
115 - Fire Department
116 - A.C.I. (Italian Automobile Club) road assistance.
118 - Medical Emergencies
Introduction to Italy
The home country of pasta, renaissance palace and impressive roman ruins, Italy is truly a mesmerizing country that offers beyond the expectations of the visitors. There are several interesting sights that travellers can visit and also enjoy some exclusive scenes of nature. Located in Southern Europe, the country comprises of a boot shaped peninsula and also several islands like Sardinia and Sicily.Read More...
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Massimo Theatre - One of the Largest Theatres in Europe
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The largest theatre, not only in Italy, but also one of the largest theatres in Europe
The Massimo Theatre or the Teatro Massimois the largest theatre not only in Italy but also one of the largest theatres in Europe. Located on the Piazza Verdi in Palermo, Sicily, the theatre was dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II. The construction of… -
Sardinia, Italy
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On leaving China to travel back to Morocco, Ibn Battuta made a brief visit to Sardinia. This was the only Latin Christian destination that Ibn Battuta visited. Sardinia is a part of Italy and a large island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. An excellent destination for those who love water sports and seaside vacations, Sardinia… -
Torcello Island, Venice
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A sparsely populated island, the Torcello Island is located at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon
The island is thought to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas of Venice, Italy. Torcello is also one of the main islands along the Venetian Lagoon visited by travelers. -
Muslim Travelers in Italy will love Mount Etna!
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Mount Etna is a breathtaking attraction and a must-visit for Muslims in Italy!
Mount Etna is the highest mountain in Sicily, Italy, and one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mount Etna is located on the eastern coast of Sicily close to the cities of Messina and Catania. The height of the summit changes along with every eruption.…
