ITALY

Some say Italy has it all. This could be true when one considers what is on offer. It has beautiful scenery ranging from its scenic coastal areas to its colourful mountain ranges. It has a vast wealth of culture, architecture and ancient sites. It has modern cities and metropolises reflecting contemporary Italy. And don’t forget Italy’s gifts to the world with its wonderful cuisine and wines.

Total Area: 301,338 km2

Capital: Rome

Country Code: +39

Country Population: 60,782,668

Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, and Master Card

Currency: Euro

Drives: Right

Electricity: 220 V

Ethnic Groups: 92% Italian; 1.81% Romanian; 1.07% North African; 5.12% Other

Location: Southern Europe

Official Language(s): Italian

Religion: 87.8% Catholicism, 1.9% Islam, 1.6% Orthodoxy, 1.4% Protestantism, 1.5% Other, 5.8% No religion

Time Zone: CET (UTC +1)

Tipping: No need to tip in restaurants. You tip in hotels for good service, generally 0.75 – 1.50 Euros a day. It is not necessary to tip in taxis.