Visit Italy and make it your unforgettable experience. People who love to travel and wander around the world have nothing to say about Italy but praises. They say Italy is tremendous. It’s not only because of its most intriguing history in civilization but also how it developed into greater heights for what it is now today.

Historians have foretold Italy as the places of great empires and powerful leaders of civilization. Well, let’s take a look at how Italy grew and reach its splendors.

Italy is situated in the Southern Europe and Rome is now its capital city. A developed country of the world visited by foreign tourists and new generation historians. It is rich in historical events which started from Etruscan up to the Roman empires.

The country is run by a parliamentary republic government and presently headed by President Giorgio Napolitano and Prime Minister Romano Prodi.

Economic stability
Italy now is seventh in the world in GDP and 17th in terms of Human Development Index that makes it one of the most progressive countries in Europe. Although, Italy now is no longer a permanent member country of the United Nations Security Council but is also considered as a Great Power in the world today.

Population Index
In last year’s population estimate, Italy has a total of 59,131, 287 inhabitants at a total land area of 116,346.5 square meters. The number of people is equally identified as a contributory factor on its massive growth development in Gross Domestic Products.
Its three biggest population density is found in Rome and Milan and Naples. Rome has the biggest number of people reaching almost three million inhabitants while Milan and Naples have over a million each. The lowest in inhabitants is the Sicily Region which has only over 300,000 inhabitants.

Tourism Destination
Italy’s capital city, Rome, is the center of Catholicism and mostly visited by the faithfuls. Inside the city is also the small Vatican City where the Pope lives. That makes it a city within a city. Faithfuls frequently visited Rome to see the dwelling of the Pope as well to listen to his pronouncements. Christian faithfuls believe the Pope is the alter ego of the Almighty Father.

The City of Milan is also a frequently visited city because of its impressive developments in the fashion industry. Many of the world’s famous designers come from Milan and their great fashion and style have reach all over the globe.

Great Architecture Landscape
Italy is also home for great architecture. Among the most famous include the Colosseum in Rome, the most enduring symbol of the country, the Monreale Cathedral in Sicily, and the Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Italy and Western Europe.

Religion in Italy
Although the center of Catholic faith, Italy is no longer the state’s religion. 87.8 percent of the Italians are Roman Catholics but only 36.8 percent are known to be active members. There is also the presence of Eastern Orthodox Christians, 700,000; Greek Orthodox, 180,000; Pentecostals, 550,000; and the Evangelicals which include: Assemblies of God, 400,000; Assemblies of God, 235,685; including all other believers which have below 30,000 members.