The Italian Flag!Officially Adopted June 19, 1946
Originally, this was the national flag of the Cisalpine Republic, founded by Napoleon. The flag's design was influenced by the French three color flag and was in use from May 11, 1798 to August 20. 1802. It was reintroduced in 1848 by the King of Sardinia, who charged the white stripe with his arms of Savoy and in 1861 this became the national flag of the united Italy, In 1946, the arms were removed from the flag.
FAST FACTS!
Formal Name
Italian Republic
Local Name
Italia
Local Formal Name
Repubblica Italiana
Location: Europe
Status: UN Country
Capital City: Rome (Roma)
Main Cities: Milan, Naples,Turin, Florence, Venice
Population: 57,867,000 Area [sq.km]: 301,270
Currency: 1 Euro dollar = 100 cents
Old Currency: Lira. It was replaced January 2002.
Main Languages: Italian
Main Religions: Roman Catholic
Industry: Located primarily in the North. Torino is known for cars, Milano for fashion, and Geneva for sea ports.
Agriculture: Located primarily in the South.
Volcanoes: Vesuvio or Mt. Vesuvious and Mt. Etna.
Italy United: 1860
World War I and World War II: Italy was involved in both wars and fought against the allies. Midway through both wars, Italy switched sides and joined the allies.
Famous People: Garibaldi, Victor Emmanuel, all Popes, Benito Mussolini, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, Machiavelli, Medici Family, Dante, Gugliemo Marconi, Puccini, Roberto Benini, Alberto Tomba, Julius Caesar.
