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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI established a Fascist dictatorship. His alliance with Nazi Germany led to Italy's defeat in World War II. A democratic republic replaced the monarchy in 1946 and economic revival followed. Italy was a charter member of NATO and the European Economic Community (EEC). It has been at the forefront of European economic and political unification, joining the Economic and Monetary Union in 1999. Persistent problems include illegal immigration, organized crime, corruption, high unemployment, sluggish economic growth, and the low incomes and technical standards of southern Italy compared with the prosperous north.

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Italy, Italian Republic, Repubblica Italiana, Italia

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12247 15th November 2009	I need this info for a project.
MIKE READ THIS 16th April 2009	The city of rome was a large city
maranda (phoenixx) 11th May 2006	you have none of the things I need for my Itlay report.
danielle unguran 4th November 2005	Why dosen't this website have a pie graph of the economic/exports?
desperate need of info. 12th June 2005	is there any national emblems/animals/logos of any sort in italy? i also have 2 do a project
10th June 2005	What is italy's national flower?
Suchita Vemuri Staff Editor 19th May 2005	Hi Manash, the total fertility rate in Italy, according to latest demographic survey in 2003, is 1.26 children per woman.
Manfredi 12th May 2005	Italy has no national bird or other animal. Since the proclamation of the Republic in 1946 the former National Arms were replaced by 'the Big Star' (lo Stellone). This big star is surrounded by a branch of an olive tree and a branch of oak (representing peace and strength respectively). Behind the star there is a toothed wheel, the symbol of work.
Frank 14th April 2005	There are three factors which may assist to varying degrees in determining whether someone is considered Latin or not: Political: whether they live in a country which is a member of the Latin Union (or, more vaguely, the Latin World); this definition covers more than 300 million people. Linguistic: whether their mother tongue is Latin; this definition covers more than 200 million people. Genealogical: whether they can trace their ancestry back to the original inhabitants of the Italian Peninsula.
Latin Lover 5th April 2005	In response to Thomas: The Latin GRAMMY Awards are the first prime-time English-, Spanish- and Portuguese-language. They don't speak Italian or Latin in 'Latin' America and therefore it is a misnomer for Hispanics to refer to themselves as Latin and get everyone confused with the original reference of the word, referring to an ancient Italian people. There are also Cypriots known as the Latins and they are definitely do not have any connection to what they call 'Latin' culture in America. Latin Cypriot culture has plenty of Samnitic or Italian influence because of where they came. It is not also uncommon for a Latin Cypriot to refer to themselves as a Samnitic people.
Eddie 1st April 2005	Madonna is a Latin-American, damn Italian-Americans are white.
Suchita Vemuri Staff Editor 26th March 2005	For more on Reggio Di Calabria, see: http://www.factbites.com/topics/Reggio-di-Calabria.
Latin Lover 8th March 2005	Italians are Latin, the Portuguese and Spanish are Hispanic and also both Celt Iberian and during pre-Moorish Spain, they could have been confused for Scandinavians. They also have plenty of Arabian influence in their culture. Most Italians, Greeks, Maltese, and Albanians can be confused for Arabs of light or dark skin; however, we are Mediterranean... not Middle Eastern.
Latin Lover 8th March 2005	Italians are Latin, the Portuguese and Spanish are Hispanic and also both Celt Iberian and during Pre-Moorish Spain, they could have been confused for Scandinavians. They also have plenty of Arabian influence in their culture. Most Italians, Greeks, Maltese, and Albanians can be confused for Arabs of light or dark skin; however, we are Mediterranean... not Middle Eastern.
Suchita Vemuri Staff Editor 5th March 2005	Hi James, Pope John Paul II was born Karol Józef Wojtyła, in Wadowice, a small city in Poland. For more, see: 1920.http://www.vatican.va/news_services/press/documentazione/documents/santopadre_biografie/giovanni_paolo_ii_biografia_breve_en.html
Brian 29th January 2005	Ok... so I am a little confused if a Latin is someone of Italian descent than how come Hispanics want to refer to themselves as Latin all the time?
Steven Colosi 29th January 2005	The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. is a unique, multinational membership-based association composed of music industry professionals, musicians, producers, engineers and other creative and technical recording professionals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life and the cultural condition for Latin music and its makers both inside and outside the United States. Established in 1997, The Latin Recording Academy is the first international venture launched by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., representing a vibrant and passionate creative community. Headquartered in Miami, The Latin Recording Academy's members include music professionals in Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking communities from around the world. The Latin Academy operates as a virtual meeting place for its membership and the organization is dedicated year-round to strengthening this cultural community via networking opportunities and educational outreach. In mid-2002 The Latin Recording Academy elected its first independent Board of Trustees, a group of highly motivated and well-regarded professionals from the Latin music world who are shepherding the organization through its next stages of growth. The new Board has driven the organization’s efforts in staging the 4th and 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY events. The Latin GRAMMY Awards aim to recognize artistic and technical achievement, not sales figures or chart positions, with the winners determined by the votes of their peers — the qualified voting members of The Latin Recording Academy. A main purpose of the Latin GRAMMY Awards is to recognize excellence and create a greater public awareness of the cultural diversity of Latin recording artists and creators, both domestically and internationally. The Latin GRAMMY nominees and winners are chosen via the same exacting process as the GRAMMY Awards, with two subtle but important differences: The membership is international, and the releases eligible for awards are issued both inside and outside the United States. The Latin GRAMMY Awards, which is the first prime-time English-, Spanish- and Portuguese-language telecast on U.S. television, is arguably the most high-profile celebration of Latin culture ever on the domestic airwaves. The show also has an impact in more than 100 international markets, focusing millions of eyes and ears on Latin music. In August 2004, another signature Latin Academy event made history when the internationally renowned recording artist Carlos Santana was honored as the 2004 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year. The honor recognized Santana's professional, cultural and social accomplishments. The star-studded tribute dinner and concert took place at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Organized in partnership with the Musi Cares Foundation, Carlos Santana became the fifth Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year honoree. Previous honorees have been Emilio Estefan Jr., Vicente Fernández, Gilberto Gil, and Julio Iglesias. Creating yet another signature event series, The Latin Recording Academy expanded its nation-wide Latin GRAMMY Street Parties into an extremely successful second year, bringing the music and brand to the top U.S. Hispanic markets during the month of August. Latin GRAMMY Street Parties came to Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, New York and Miami, taking the Latin GRAMMY experience to the streets prior to the telecast of the 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards on Sept. 1 in Los Angeles. The Latin Recording Academy's educational outreach programs have grown to include the e-Latin GRAMMY Carreras Y Música events, which have reached more than 10,000 high school age participants in at least 11 countries. Using interactive satellite technology, this Latin Recording Academy program educates students about the Latin recording industry, allowing them to discuss with musicians and members of the music industry what it's like to work in the business and what it takes to be successful in the field. This is in addition to the well-established domestic and international Latin GRAMMY education-related events that took place in Buenos Aires, Los Angeles and Miami in 2004. The active and selfless participation of the numerous Latin Recording Academy members in countries around the world ensures that our programs and activities are current and relevant to the industry, while it also guarantees the integrity of the awards process as a peer honor that celebrates the achievements of all styles and genres of Latin music. The Latin Recording Academy and its members have accomplished much during the organization's short life, but this is a work in progress. Through the efforts of its staff and volunteer leadership this organization will continue to grow by strengthening its position as the premiere international Latin music awards and by becoming the industry’s most important resource for those interested in showing their support for Latin music and its makers. This is already happening as journalists, corporate sponsors, government and private organizations all reach out to the organization for direction, support and leadership.
Thomas 20th January 2005	The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. is a unique, multinational membership-based association composed of music industry professionals, musicians, producers, engineers and other creative and technical recording professionals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life and the cultural condition for Latin music and its makers both inside and outside the United States. Established in 1997, The Latin Recording Academy is the first international venture launched by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., representing a vibrant and passionate creative community. Headquartered in Miami, The Latin Recording Academy's members include music professionals in Italian- or Latin-speaking communities from around the world. The Latin Academy operates as a virtual meeting place for its membership and the organization is dedicated year-round to strengthening this cultural community via networking opportunities and educational outreach. In mid-2002 The Latin Recording Academy elected its first independent Board of Trustees, a group of highly motivated and well-regarded professionals from the Latin music world who are shepherding the organization through its next stages of growth. The new Board has driven the organization’s efforts in staging the 4th and 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY events. The Latin GRAMMY Awards aim to recognize artistic and technical achievement, not sales figures or chart positions, with the winners determined by the votes of their peers — the qualified voting members of The Latin Recording Academy. A main purpose of the Latin GRAMMY Awards is to recognize excellence and create a greater public awareness of the cultural diversity of Latin recording artists and creators, both domestically and internationally. The Latin GRAMMY nominees and winners are chosen via the same exacting process as the GRAMMY Awards, with two subtle but important differences: The membership is international, and the releases eligible for awards are issued both inside and outside the United States. The Latin GRAMMY Awards, which is the first prime-time English-, Italian- and Latin-language telecast on U.S. television, is arguably the most high-profile celebration of Latin culture ever on the domestic airwaves. The show also has an impact in more than 100 international markets, focusing millions of eyes and ears on Latin music. In August 2004, another signature Latin Academy event made history when the internationally renowned recording artist Carlos Santana was honored as the 2004 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year. The honor recognized Santana's professional, cultural and social accomplishments. The star-studded tribute dinner and concert took place at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Organized in partnership with the MusiCares Foundation, Carlos Santana became the fifth Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year honoree. Previous honorees have been Emilio Estefan Jr., Vicente Fernández, Gilberto Gil, and Julio Iglesias. Creating yet another signature event series, The Latin Recording Academy expanded its nation-wide Latin GRAMMY Street Parties into an extremely successful second year, bringing the music and brand to the top U.S. Hispanic markets during the month of August. Latin GRAMMY Street Parties came to Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, New York and Miami, taking the Latin GRAMMY experience to the streets prior to the telecast of the 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards on Sept. 1 in Los Angeles. The Latin Recording Academy's educational outreach programs have grown to include the e-Latin GRAMMY Carreras Y Musical events, which have reached more than 10,000 high school age participants in at least 11 countries. Using interactive satellite technology, this Latin Recording Academy program educates students about the Latin recording industry, allowing them to discuss with musicians and members of the music industry what it's like to work in the business and what it takes to be successful in the field. This is in addition to the well-established domestic and international Latin GRAMMY education-related events that took place in Buenos Aries, Los Angeles and Miami in 2004. The active and selfless participation of the numerous Latin Recording Academy members in countries around the world ensures that our programs and activities are current and relevant to the industry, while it also guarantees the integrity of the awards process as a peer honor that celebrates the achievements of all styles and genres of Latin music. The Latin Recording Academy and its members have accomplished much during the organization's short life, but this is a work in progress. Through the efforts of its staff and volunteer leadership this organization will continue to grow by strengthening its position as the premiere international Latin music awards and by becoming the industry’s most important resource for those interested in showing their support for Latin music and its makers. This is already happening as journalists, corporate sponsors, government and private organizations all reach out to the organization for direction, support and leadership.
Thomas 5th January 2005	I need to know how many telephones and cell phones are there in the United States. Can you people tell me? I need it for my social studies homework.
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Thomas 24th December 2004	Semen, You should check out the media category - http://www.nationmaster.com/cat/media
Steven Colosi 24th December 2004	The term Caucasian race has in time acquired somewhat different meanings in different contexts. It is popularly used in North America to describe whites of northern, eastern and western European descent, usually excluding Italians (often called "Latins")Greeks, Albanians and peoples of Asian, African, or Mediterranean origin. In North America, Caucasian is also used in the broader meaning of "white" especially in government and census forms; see Caucasian type. Others, especially in Eastern Europe, use the term to refer to various ethnic groups living in the Caucasus region.
Wikipedia 23rd December 2004	The term Caucasian race has in time acquired somewhat different meanings in different contexts. It is popularly used in North America to describe whites of northern, eastern and western European descent, usually excluding native southern Europeans (often called "Latins") and peoples of Asian, African, or Mediterranean origin. In North America, Caucasian is also used in the broader meaning of "white" especially in government and census forms; see Caucasian type. Others, especially in Eastern Europe, use the term to refer to various ethnic groups living in the Caucasus region; see Peoples of the Caucasus.
Thomas 23rd December 2004	You should check out the media category - http://www.nationmaster.com/cat/media
Thomas 17th December 2004	Steven, You should check out the media category - http://www.nationmaster.com/cat/media
Wikipedia 11th December 2004	The term Caucasian race has in time acquired somewhat different meanings in different contexts. It is popularly used in North America to describe whites of northern, eastern and western European descent, usually excluding southern Europeans (often called "Latins") and peoples of Asian, African, or Mediterranean origin. In North America, Caucasian is also used in the broader meaning of "white" especially in government and census forms; see Caucasian type. Others, especially in Eastern Europe, use the term to refer to various ethnic groups living in the Caucasus region; see Peoples of the Caucasus.
Wikipedia 1st December 2004	The term Caucasian race has in time acquired somewhat different meanings in different contexts. It is popularly used in North America to describe whites of northern, eastern and western European descent, usually excluding southern Europeans (often called "Mediterraneans") and peoples of Asian, African, or Middle Eastern origin. In North America, Caucasian is also used in the broader meaning of "white" especially in government and census forms; see Caucasian type. Others, especially in Eastern Europe, use the term to refer to various ethnic groups living in the Caucasus region; see Peoples of the Caucasus.
Marino 1st December 2004	The term Caucasian race has in time acquired somewhat different meanings in different contexts. It is popularly used in North America to describe whites of northern, eastern and western European descent, usually excluding southern Europeans (often called "Mediterraneans") and peoples of Asian, African, or Middle Eastern origin. In North America, Caucasian is also used in the broader meaning of "white" especially in government and census forms; see Caucasian type. Others, especially in Eastern Europe, use the term to refer to various ethnic groups living in the Caucasus region; see Peoples of the Caucasus.
21st November 2004	What is the motto?
Steven Colosi 18th November 2004	Are the Sammarinese the descendants of the Samnites? Why can't I decide between my Spanish first name or English first name?