Speaking technically, Italy is 116,341 square miles of rolling lands and wonderful waterways. It’s current population is 57,380,000 and the population of the capitol city, Rome is 2,645,322.
 Of course, Italy’s national language is Italian - The Language of Romance
 If you are trying to figure out the time difference between where you are, and where you will be while staying in Italy - the time conversion is GMT +1, and the electrical outlet usage is 220 Volts AC, 50Hz. If you have ever traveled in and around Europe, especially from the United States, you know how important it is to determine the electricity before you travel, so that you can make arrangements for adaptation if needed.

 Now, not so technically speaking, Italy is the land of beauty and grace, as well as the best pasta found in the world. Such great historic people such as Michelangelo and Da Vinci, Dante, and Machiavelli have come from Italy.

 The Vatican City is found in Italy, where Catholicism, and the Pope Benedict XVI, the 265th and reigning Pope, the spiritual head of the Catholic Church can also be found. The historical treasures alone are enough to make even the most timid traveler long to see this glorious country. The food, the wine, and the people are just added bonuses to such a wonderful vacation that awaits you in spectacular Italy.