The Apennine Peninsula

The Apennine peninsula is a famous peninsula in southern Europe, on which Italy is located, as well as the San Marino and the Vatican. This peninsula is also known as Italian. Its total area is 149 thousand square kilometers, width - up to 300 km. The peninsula is connected to Europe by the Padan Plain, which in the north is dissected by the Alps. It is washed by the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Adriatic seas. The relief is dominated by the Apennine years and the foothills. You can also find volcanic forms and old massifs. On the peninsula, earthquakes are frequent. The climate is characterized by a cool rainy winter and a hot summer.

If one day you are suddenly asked the question: "On what peninsula is Italy?", You can safely answer: "At the Apennines." It is about this country and rest in it that will be discussed in this article.

Italy occupies almost the whole of the Apennine peninsula and part of the continent. In addition, Italy includes the islands of Sardinia, Sicily, Capri and others. One of the characteristics of this country is its belonging to both sea and mountain countries.

As for the political structure of Italy, it should be mentioned that the head of state is the president, and the legislative power is concentrated in a bicameral parliament, which is elected every five years. The Prime Minister heads the government.

The Apennine peninsula, as mentioned above, has a moderate Mediterranean climate, so in summer, the average temperature in Italy is about 30 degrees Celsius, in the winter - at least 8 degrees Celsius. In the south of the country, the temperature is usually several degrees higher than in the north.

The capital of Italy is Rome, however it is not the only popular city attracting tourists from all over the world. Among other large settlements, historical and cultural centers of this country are Genoa, Venice, Alassio, Mlán, Naples, Florence, Palermo and many others.

In total, about 60 million people live in Italy, and the overwhelming majority of the population are Italians. The rest (about 5%) are representatives of national minorities (Tyroles, French, Slovenes, Greeks, Albanians and others). So, the official language is Italian, but in restaurants, hotels and tourist centers, you can easily use other European languages, for example, English or French. In the resort areas on the lakes and the north of the Adriatic there are many speakers of the German language.

The Apennine peninsula and its location contribute to the development of the Italian economy, and Italy is considered a highly developed industrial-agrarian country. Here, metallurgy, machine building, petrochemical, chemical and light industry are highly developed. Italy is one of the largest countries producing cars, mopeds, bicycles, refrigerators, various equipment, chemical fibers and clothing. In addition, it is a country that is known for supplying cheese, macaroni, wine, olive oil and tomatoes to the world market. In Italy, high-quality cement, natural essences, essential oils, art and jewelry are produced. Agriculture is represented by plant growing. The best holiday in Italy is due to the fact that this country is the largest area of international tourism.

As for religion, it is not a secret for anyone that Catholicism prevails on the Appennian peninsula with its center in the Vatican - a mini-state in the territory of Rome.

The monetary unit is the euro. Time lags behind Moscow time for two hours.

Italy - a wonderful country, which I want to return to, because the rest here gives only positive emotions and unforgettable impressions.