Italy is a country located in southern Europe. Some key facts about Italy are that Rome is the capital, the population is over 58 million, the official language is Italian, and the currency is the euro. Some of Italy's most famous cities are Rome, Florence, and Venice. Important historical figures from Italy include Michelangelo, Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Picasso. Popular activities for children in Italy include skiing, swimming, soccer, and going to movies. Famous sights to visit include Pompeii, Lake Garda, Mount Etna, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pantheon, and the Vatican. Italian culture involves carnivals, motor racing, markets, and