Frequently referred to as “the boot,” due to its physical shape, Italy is a peninsular nation which reaches into the Mediterranean Sea. With a population of about 58 million and a median age of 42 years, Italy is a nation centered predominantly around family and Roman Catholicism. The head of the Roman Catholic church, the Pope, resides Rome, the nation’s capital. Italy is also known for its culinary contributions, mainly in the form of pizza, pasta, cappuccino and espresso.
