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I enjoy outlining all the facts about Italy for you. I believe that this article aids in your knowledge about Italy. A brief introduction about Italy Italy, a Mediterranean-coastal nation in Europe, has had a significant influence on Western culture and gastronomy. The Vatican, as well as famous artwork and historic ruins, may be found in the country's capital, Rome. Other significant cities include Venice, the city of canals, Milan, Italy's fashion hub, Florence, which is home to Renaissance treasures including Michelangelo's "David" and Brunelleschi's Duomo. Official name - ITALIAN REPUBLIC  Capital - Rome  Area -301,340  Population - 62.246million  Language - Italian   National currency - Euro   Largest city - Rome   Continent – Europe   Highest mountain – Monte Bianco(4800 8 meters)   National name - Republica Italiana   National anthem - “IL canto degli Italiani”   Principal River - River Po   National Bird – Italian Sparr...

Communities from all around the world have their unique culture and traditions which they tenaciously hold on to. While some of these traditions might be acceptable to outsiders, some seem outrageous . The Battle of The Oranges Dating back to 1808, the Ivrea Carnival is one of the oldest festivals in Italy. Carnival is celebrated all over the world, especially in countries with a large Catholic community.   From Rio de Janeiro to Rome, people take to the streets to eat, drink, and celebrate the season. After days of festivals and parades, Carnival culminates in one last night of partying called Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras.   But town of about 23.000 people near the city of Turin, in the Piedmont region, northern Italy   Ivrea, Carnival includes a unique tradition: the Battle of the Oranges. The origins of the fight are a little murky but seem to date back to a medieval revolt. In the 1100s, Ivrea was ruled by an evil tyrannical duke.   The legend says that th...