“Italia”, a word which conjures up a harmonious bond between body, spirit and soul. “Italia” a word which means international haute couture, design, architecture and, even more so, a unique way of life. Italy is a country in southern Europe. It is know for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Its cities have spectucural churces and large central plazas. Their museums contain some of the world’s best-known art. The countryside has warm, sandy beaches; high, glaciertopped mountain peaks; and rolling hills covered with green fields and vineyards. Italy occupies a boot-shaped peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea from southern Europe. The counry also includes two large islands, Sicily and Sardinia. Two independent countries lie within Italy’s borders:the tiny Republic of San Marino, in north-central Italy, and Vatican city, which is located completely within the city of Rome. Italy’s landscape is dominated by two mountain ranges-the Alps and the Apennines. The Alps tower across the northernmost part of Italy. The Apennines from a backbone that runs nearly the entire length of the peninsula.…
