GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Italy
Italy combines the Alpine north, the Po lowland and the Apennine Peninsula with major islands. Rome lies on the Tiber, while northern cities connect Alpine routes with the Po basin.
Fast Facts
- Sicily and Sardinia are the two large Mediterranean islands.
- Turin has an automotive legacy; Milan is a centre of finance, manufacturing and fashion.
- Venice faces the northern Adriatic; Naples lies near Vesuvius.
Connected lessons
- ItalyCountry profile
Geographical connections
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- Vatican CityBorders