Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It is located on a peninsula that extends into the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares its borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and two enclaves: Vatican City and San Marino. It is the tenth-largest country in Europe, covering an area of 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi), and third-most populous member state of the European Union, with a population of nearly 60 million. Its capital and largest city is Rome; other major urban areas include Milan, Naples, Turin, Florence, and Venice.
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Some of the key events about Italy

  • 27 BCE
    The establishment of the Roman Empire, ushering in a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity known as Pax Romana
  • 79 AD
    The eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
  • 313 CE
    The Edict of Milan was issued, granting religious tolerance to Christians in the Roman Empire
  • 410
    Rome was sacked by the Visigoths, marking a significant point in the fall of the Western Roman Empire
  • 753 BCE
    The legendary founding of Rome, marking the beginning of one of the world's greatest civilizations
  • 1348
    The Black Death pandemic reached Italy, decimating its population
  • 1454
    The first book printed in Italy was produced in Subiaco, helping to spread knowledge and literacy
  • 1506
    Construction began on St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, which would become one of the world's most famous religious buildings
  • 1527
    Rome was sacked again, this time by mutinous troops of the Holy Roman Emperor
  • 1693
    A devastating earthquake struck Sicily, killing approximately 60,000 people
  • 1861
    The Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed, unifying the country after centuries of division
  • 1861-1865
    The "brigandage" in Southern Italy led to widespread violence and instability following unification
  • 1908
    A catastrophic earthquake and tsunami struck Messina and Reggio Calabria, killing over 100,000 people
  • 1922
    The March on Rome led to the establishment of a Fascist dictatorship
  • 1943-1945
    Italy became a battleground during World War II, suffering significant destruction and loss of life
  • 1946
    Italy became a republic following a referendum, marking a new era in its political history
  • 1957
    Italy became a founding member of the European Economic Community, predecessor to the European Union
  • 1960
    Rome hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing Italy's post-war recovery and modernization
  • 1980
    The Irpinia earthquake in Southern Italy killed nearly 3,000 people and left 300,000 homeless
  • 2006
    Italy's national football team won the FIFA World Cup for the fourth time, bringing joy and pride to the nation

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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