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 Italy. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
The Magyars plundered N Italy, and in the south the Arabs seized (917) Sicily and raided the mainland.
In internal politics, Italy’s Christian Democrats, Communists, and Socialists emerged from the war as the chief parties.
Italy’s economy has deceptive strength because it is supported by a substantial “underground” economy that functions outside government controls.
http://www.bartleby.com/65/it/Italy.html   (5639 words)

  
 Italy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the Molise region of central-south Italy some 4,000 people speak Serbo-Croatian - these are the descendants of a group of people who migrated from the Balkans in the Middle Ages.
An October 2005 report estimates that 1,061,400 Romanians are living in Italy, constituting 37.2% of 2.8 million immigrants in that country [1] but it is unclear how the estimate was made, and therefore whether it should be taken seriously or not.
There is a growing population of Jews and Muslims in Italy, many of whom speak Hebrew and Arabic, respectively.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy   (2204 words)

  
 Italy
In Italy and France, the Marshall Plan had succeeded in dispelling the local communist parties from power and Stalin was concerned that it would eventually appeal to areas under his control as well.
Despite the fact that vast political disagreements and economic hardship kept Italy’s leaders weary of committing to the new alliances that were springing up after the war, they remained firmly dedicated to the idea of a united Europe.
Depending on what parties were finding their strength often dictated what kind of relationship Italy had with the larger community.
http://people.albion.edu/elf11/eupapers.htm   (5269 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Regions of Italy
Regional autonomy (Federalism) has been made an issue in Italian politics in recent years, no doubt aided by the emergence of parties such as the Lega Nord.
Regional autonomy has been made an issue in Italian politics in recent years, no doubt aided by the emergence of parties such as the Lega Nord.
The other 15 regions were established by various laws in 1970 and they primarily serve to decentralize the state government machinery, and recent administrations have devolved further powers to the regions.
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Regions-of-Italy   (1975 words)

  
 Italy Map, Map of Italy, World Factbook Italy, Physical Italy Map, Climate of Italy, Information on Italy, Weather of ...
Italy shares its borders with Switzerland and Austria on the north; Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea on the east; the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea on the south; the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Ligurian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea on the west; and France on the northwest.
Maps of World provides information on Italy, Italy Map, Italy Physical Map, Map of Italy, Political Map, its history, its politics, its geography and other such details
Apart from the mainland, Italy also comprises of the Mediterranean islands of Elba, Sardinia, and Sicily, and many lesser islands.
http://www.mapsofworld.com/country-profile/italy.html   (699 words)

  
 Italy: The regions
The region overlooks the southernmost part of the Adriatic Sea, with the Gulf of Taranto, the Salentina peninsula and the Ionian Sea.
It flourished under the ancient Greeks, and was dominated by Normans, Swabians and Arabs.
But if you listen carefully, you will discover the myths and the echoes of her history.
http://www.travelvantage.com/ita_regions.html   (2597 words)

  
 Regions of Italy
Genoa, the region’s capital and birthplace of Christopher Columbus.
The region of the Veneto stretches from the peaks of the Dolomites from the shore of the Adriatic Sea.
Ancient ruins are found in Urbis salvia and Macerata.
http://www.destination-2000.com/regions.htm   (2991 words)

  
 Italy
A particularly decorative and handsome map of Italy as it was in 1584.
This is a handsome map of the Apulia region of Italy.
This is a wonderful map of Italy as it was known in the mid-1700s.
http://www.heritageantiquemaps.com/Europe/italy.htm   (2863 words)

  
 A Virtual Travel to Italy - Italia - Tourism Italy
His disastrous alliance with Nazi Germany led to Italy's defeat in World War II.
Italy became a nation-state belatedly - in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL.
Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/italy.htm   (881 words)

  
 In Italy Online - Things To See In Italy
A reader recently alerted us to the fact that a certain web site has reproduced hundreds of pages of content off our site and is claiming it as their own original material.
So if you see any of these articles anywhere else, you can be sure it's because the other folks stole them from us.
Please be assured that the articles in the Italian Regions section of In Italy Online are all original : written for us and by us.
http://www.initaly.com/regions/regions.htm   (97 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Pasta: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Italy: Books
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The ever-inquisitive Sheldon Johns drops in on some of Italy's oldest pasta makers in search of the secrets of their craft, and discusses what distinguishes the choicest pastas, both fresh and dried, from the also-ran's.
Award-winning author Pamela Sheldon Johns conducts a mouthwatering, and highly educational, culinary tour of the roots of this beloved staple in PASTA!, the fifth book in her acclaimed Italian artisanal cookbook series.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1580082645?v=glance   (712 words)

  
 Regions of Italy - Simple English Wikipedia
A regions is a part of the country with a government and a president.
In some regions lives people speaking other languages.
This regions are called "regions with special laws" (in italian it is called Regione a statuto speciale).
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regions_of_Italy   (140 words)

  
 FOCUS on ITALY - Regions
Each Region has a statute governing its organs, their relations and means of functioning within the Region itself, while the general electoral system remains under State law.
In some of the latter cases signature is delegated to the relevant Assessore (councillor).
The Regions' administrative acts cannot be executed until they have been checked by the Commissione Statale di Controllo sulle Regioni (Article 124 of the Constitution), presided over by the Commissario del Governo.
http://www.focusmm.com/italy/it_regmn.htm   (994 words)

  
 Phi Kappa Phi Forum: Regions of Italy: A Reference Guide to History and Culture, The
In the past sixty years, Italy seems to have been in an almost constant state of crisis; to cite just one obvious example, since the inauguration of a republican form of government in 1947, Italy has had approximately one government per year.
Italy is now a robust post-urban society with a host of successes and a plethora of problems.
Each chapter begins with a short description of the region's characteristics, economy, cuisine, history, and recent politics, and is followed by subchapters that describe the history and the cultural and artistic importance of the region's most important cities.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4026/is_200207/ai_n9106171   (1111 words)

  
 The regions of Italy
Italy was unified less than 150 years ago and, Italians still have strong affinities to their particular region.
In some regions, such as Alto Adige, Friuli, Piedmont, Sicily, and Calabria, the population still has different language and cultures.
You will probably already have a clear idea of the region in which you would like to purchase or rent your dream property, but you can click on the region of your choice on the map for a brief reminder of its description and interest.
http://www.idealitalia.com/regions.htm   (104 words)

  
 Wine Pages - About Italy
There are some extremely interesting and inexpensive wines being produced in the south-eastern part of the country, from the Marches down to Apulia (Puglia) in the heel of Italy.
For just as long as these wines have been breaking the rules, they have also been snapped up at high prices by international wine-lovers.
Italy certainly has the raw materials to compete on the world wine stage at all levels.
http://www.wine-pages.com/regions/italyexp.htm   (1147 words)

  
 ITALY
In central Italy there are 315 outlets (113 in 1999); in the south, 67 (16 in 1999) and 52 on the islands (Sicily and Sardinia: none in 1999).
This is also an explanation of the uneven distribution of organic farming in Italy and its concentration in the marginal areas.
Import certificates can take up to eight months to be released, and in some cases are not released at all.
http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/004/Y1669E/y1669e0a.htm   (6261 words)

  
 Slow Travel Italy - Hotel Reviews for all regions of Italy
Liguria: The Italian Riviera, on the Mediterranean coast from France to Tuscany.
This region has major art cities and wine regions.
All Italy Hotel Reviews: This page lists all reviews, sorted by region.
http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/hotels/index.asp   (603 words)

  
 Traditional regions (from Italy) --  Encyclopædia Britannica
The states of Italy in the quattrocento (15th century)
The first decades after World War II Birth of the Italian republic
Italy is divided into 20 administrative regions, which correspond generally with historical traditional regions, though not always with exactly the same boundaries.
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-26970?tocId=26970   (111 words)

  
 Italy - Regions and Provinces
Concerning Italian regional flags, they are known because recently the President Scalfaro asked to all the Regions and autonomous Province to send their flags to be exposed during a conference.
On the other hand, all the regions have a gonfanon and all, except Molise, have an official one.
Because only about half of the Region had their own flag, the occasion forced many Regions to adopt a flag.
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/it-reg.html   (814 words)

  
 ITALY - Tourism in Italy, travel tips, information, italian regions
Italy has been likened to one vast museum.
Discover new itineraries to some of the undiscovered treasures of Italy
Is appointed Director for the US and Canada of the Italian Government Tourist Board.
http://italiantourism.com   (264 words)

  
 Italy
The Marvel of Maps: Art, Cartography, and Politics in Renaissance Italy
Hotels of such personality and flair that they have redefined the travel experience.
The author and her husband first lived in Italy in 1958, and here is the enchanting story of their experiences and return visits.
http://www.globecorner.com/g/i456.html   (1460 words)

  
 Regional Guides - Italiansrus.com
This is one of the easiest regions to find on the map, because it contains the heel of Italy's boot shaped configuration.
Find out for yourself why this is called the green region of Europe and one of Italy's best kept secrets.
This illustrated guide will help you uncover the beauty and charm of this island located in the Mediterranean Sea.
http://www.italiansrus.com/articles/regionguide.htm   (206 words)

  
 italy art culture
Not only, but a contact with the local people is garanteed.
English, french, german, spanish and dutch speaking guides are able to give you thousands of ideas to visit Italy in a different way.
Discovering Italy with local guides helps you to have a better notion of the history, art, traditions,cuisine,...of this beautiful country.
http://spazioinwind.libero.it/guide2italy   (83 words)

  
 Regions in Italy - Basilicata
Potenza is the regional capital; Matera is the capital of the other province.
The region is rich in archaeological relics dating back to the most remote times.
This small region is full of natural wonders, like the two Monticchio lakes and the Marina of Maratea, where there is an important museum containing many prehistoric exhibits unearthed in southern Italy.
http://www.italyaonline.net/english/regions/basilicata.htm   (275 words)

  
 Italy - EnchantedLearning.com
Lowest Point: The lowest points in Italy are at sea level (the level of the Mediterranean Sea).
Population: The population of Italy is about 57,634,300 (as of July 2000).
Other Countries Located Within Italy: San Marino is located within Italy near the eastern coast.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/europe/italy   (332 words)

  
 Regions Of Italy - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch
Mediterranean Color: Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Greece
Creating the Florentine State : Peasants and Rebellion, 1348-1434
The Wonders of the Amalfi Coast : Capri, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento (Italian Regions)
http://encyclopedia.worldsearch.com/regions_of_italy.htm   (243 words)

  
 Regions of Italy
Until the famous Giuseppe Garibaldi led the unification of Italy in the 19th century, each region was in fact an independent state.
Olio2go presents some oils from the oil-producing regions for your enjoyment.
The foods, the landscape, the wines, and the oils vary widely from region to region.
http://www.olio2go.com/regions/regions_main.htm   (98 words)

  
 Regions of Italy
is hilly and mountainous region with some flat areas along the coast in the west.
The capital of Tuscany is Florence, a city of the Renaissance famous of the growth of art.
Tuscany is a region located along the sea on the western coast of
http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~mkindred/Regionsof/Italy.htm   (204 words)

  
 Caboto Club :: Regions of Italy
Surrounded by four seas, the Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, Ionian and Ligurian that form the Mediterranean Sea, the country of Italy borders five European countries and is geographically divided into 20 regions.
The regions of Italy are: Valle d'Aosta; Lombardia; Trentino Alto Adige; Friuli Venezia Giulia; Veneto; Emilia Romagna; Marche; Abruzzo; Molise; Puglia; Calabria; Sicilia; Basilicata; Campania; Latium; Umbria; Sardegna; Toscana; Liguria; Piemonte.
Though Italians traditionally think of Abruzzo as a remote, mountainous region, its eastern border is marked by vast sandy beaches stretching along the Adriatic north and south of Pescara.
http://www.cabotoclub.com/regionsofitaly.html   (273 words)

  
 Wine and Food - Wine - Wine Regions - Abruzzo - Made In Italy On Line
Rent an apartment in Italy including Rome Venice and Tuscany.
Vineyards cover 30,000 hectares (13th) of which registered DOC plots total 9,800 hectares (12th).
Privacy Statement: It's very simple, any information you may provide will not be disclosed to anybody else, period.
http://www.made-in-italy.com/winefood/wine/regions/abruzzo.htm   (749 words)

  
 Maps of provinces and regions in Italy
Note: Inspired by the French flag brought to Italy by napoleon in 1797.
Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red; similar to the flag of Ireland, which is longer and is green (hoist side), white, and orange; also similar to the flag of the cote d'ivoire, which has the colors reversed - orange (hoist side), white, and green.
Select the name of a province or region to find its location.
http://www.pickatrail.com/jupiter/location/europe/italy/italy.html   (281 words)

  
 Regions of Italy
A listing of over 109 cities in Italy, and links to information about the town.
Click on the map of Italy, then click on cities to learn more about the country and places to visit.
Search the onlind encyclopedia for information about your city.
http://phs.dist214.k12.il.us/prospectweb/library/PHSWeb/scolitalycities.html   (121 words)

  
 Regions of Italy, Accessible Travel Italy
This year we returned to do an indepth look for acessible sites.
Some years we concentrate of themes and in others a specific region or country.
When for two years Italy was “the site” for both family and honeymooners we spent over six weeks one year and four weeks a second year to update all our Italian recommendations and to plan for honeymooners.
http://www.yourfrenchconnexion.com/fischer-trips.htm   (1335 words)

  
 Italian Foods - Regions of Italy
Brescia became part of the kingdom of Italy in 1861.
The city is in the the Italian region of Lombardy, at the edge of the Italian Alps.
Roman ruins, including a Roman temple built in 73 AD.
http://italian-foods.com/tourism/regions/cities/brescia.htm   (115 words)

  
 Pasta: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Italy
Johns' history lesson is schooling not only on who did what, but on the art that is pasta making.
Pamela Sheldon Johns returns to print in Pasta!, her latest confabulation on trekking through Italy with your mouth wide open.
Yet, Italy will tell you Palermo was its rightful birthplace.
http://www.cheftalk.com/content/display.cfm?bookid=18&type=book   (439 words)

  
 WineCountry.it, Italian Wine Regions, Italian DOC wines, red, white, dessert, sparkling wine
Click now to read Italian wine news from Italy, the United States, Europe and the rest of the world.
We will start 2006 by completing the article about Molise, the small Italian region which used to be the other half of Abruzzo-Molise in the past.
This wine is made with the local native vine with the same name.
http://winecountry.it   (1642 words)

  
 In Italy Online - From Aquileia To Muggia
The basilica preserves western Europe's finest early Christian mosaics in the form of an unforgettable 700 square-yard pavement.
The last outpost left to Italy after the divisions of World War II, this delightful little town looks like a miniature Venice, with a beautiful 13th-century cathedral.
Of course, as everywhere in Italy, the town's buildings and monuments were mercilessly pilfered in later centuries, but this remains the most important archeological site in northern Italy, and it's well worth visiting the forum, circus, cemetery and river port.
http://www.initaly.com/regions/friuli/trip1.htm   (983 words)

  
 DiscoverItaly.com - Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Naples, Pompei, Sicily and more...
When you think of Italy, Venice is certainly one of the first places that come to mind.
To explore the Roman ruins for a day is to go back in time and try and imagine what it must have been like to live in ancient times.
Most people have heard of the major destinations such as Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, and Milan, but they are just the beginning of what Italy has to offer.
http://www.discoveritaly.com   (608 words)

  
 Wine Regions - Italy
Nearly 40% of Italy’s wine exports end up in Germany and 25% in France.
In 1963 Italy developed a DOC system to classify wine names, but it tended to “fossilize” the status quo rather than enhance or guarantee quality.
great variety, but it is its confusing names and labels (often omitting the name of the region), which prevent the average consumer from enjoying them more.
http://www.mywinetutor.com/italy.htm   (168 words)

  
 Puglia Regions Italy Europe
Commission to pursue nine infringement cases against Italy over...EUROPA (press release), Belgium - Dec 20, 2005...
PENSIONS: CGIA, INCREASE BY A MILLION BETWEEN 2001 AND 2004Agenzia Giornalistica Italia, Italy - Dec 28, 2005...
pct.), followed closely by the South (+1.4 pct.) and the central regions (+1.3 pct...
http://www.1mall.com/ODP/Regional/Europe/Italy/Regions/Puglia   (234 words)

  
 ENIT, Italian Regions, Provinces and Municipalities
Italy is a country which has succeeded in cultivating the greatness of even its least noted cities, villages and hamlets.
Consult the information we have prepared and which we will continue to add to
Click on the Regions to view links to regional and local transport sites:
http://www.enit.it/comuni.asp?Lang=UK   (128 words)

  
 UNESCO Observatory on the Information Society:Regions/Europe/Italy
The conditions of the electronic privacy and data protection in Italy: laws and decisions.
According to the law, the tasks of this centre are to promote, coordinate, plan and control the development of information systems within the governmental organisations and agencies, through their standardisation, interconnection and integration.
Italy - Centro Nazionale per l'Informatica nella Pubblica Amministrazione
http://www.unesco.org/webworld/portal_observatory/pages/Regions/Europe/Italy/index.shtml   (314 words)

  
 knowital.journal - The diverse regions of Italy
Italy is a country of diverse regions, each with something unique to offer.
knowital.journal - News, events and images from Italy
The search for Italy villas evokes irresistible mental images: the rolling green hills of Tuscany, carpeted with vineyards and olive groves; gondolas gently bobbing at their moorings in Venice’s Grand Canal; brilliant white villas clinging to the sheer slopes of the Amalfi Coast.
http://www.knowital.com/journal/article.php/20050507134823796   (73 words)

  
 Adige - WineCountry.it - Trentino-Alto Adige Wine Region Italy
The territory of Trentino-Alto Adige is characterized by not rich Trentino-Alto Adige was populated already during the Bronze Age by local people,
Trentino-Alto Adige is the most northerly region in Italy.
If you look for Trentino Alto Adige on a map, you'll find that many of In 1948, the Italian legislature made Trentino Alto Adige an autonomous region.
http://gamesiteinfo.com/gsi/adige.html   (164 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Italy: The Beautiful Cookbook : Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Italy: Books
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.
Use Your Account to view or change your orders
They are concise and easy to follow and written with Americans in mind.
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0002154463   (409 words)

  
 PlanetRider Travel Directory > Cities & Regions > Sardinia > Italy
Destinations > Cities & Regions > Sardinia >
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http://www.planetrider.com/travel-guide.cfm/Destinations/Cities_and_Regions/Sardinia/Italy.htm   (101 words)

  
 Italian Cooking Schools - Italy Cooking Tours - Brief Summaries of lots of Italian Cooking Tours
Here are "who, what, when, where, how much" summaries of lots of cooking holidays by region.
Prices through "Mama Margaret" are the same as those on the Italian cooking tour operators' web sites and you get expert, one stop shopping service for free.
2 or 3 Italian Regions in one tour
http://www.italycookingschools.com/personalizedguide.html   (106 words)

  
 Italy World Club - Regions of Italy
Clicking on the name of a Region you will see a List of the Provinces, in each Province you will see a list of the present municipalities.
Italy is presently divided into 20 Regions, each region is divided into Provinces, each Province is divided into municipalities.
Unsure of the province, the region of your ancestors, the spelling of the place?
http://www.italyworldclub.com/regions.htm   (60 words)

  
 HOTELS IN ALL REGIONS OF ITALY
To see the overnight stay price of the hotels have a look down to the page
k here to find your hostel in Italy
http://www.italyaonline.net/english/hotels_in_Italy.htm   (34 words)

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