Italian is the main language in Italy. German, French and Slovene are also spoken in certain areas.
Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Maserati are well known Italian car manufacturers.
The most popular sport in Italy is football (soccer). Italy has won four world cups, the last one being in 2006.
Italian cuisine is popular around the world. Dishes such as pizza, spaghetti bolognese, lasagne and risotto all come from Italy.
Many famous scientists and mathematicians were born and raised in Italy. Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Alessandro Volta, and Fibonacci to name just a few.
Italy has played a large role in the history of architecture, discovering important building techniques such as the arch and the dome. Buildings such as the Colosseum, Pantheon and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are examples of such architecture.
The piano is an Italian invention. Bartolomeo Cristofori invented it in 1698 and it was originally known as the “piano et forte” which when translated into English means “soft and loud”.
Italy has made a substantial contribution to science. The electric battery, the barometer, wireless telegraphy and nitroglycerine are all Italian inventions.
The nuclear reactor was invented by an Italian named Enrico Fermi.