100 Facts About Italy
1. In Italy, the 20 regions. They are all very different. If you were in one or two - you're in Italy was not.
2. In each region its own dialect. Residents of neighboring regions can not understand each other.
3. Regions are divided into communes. Residents of communities can also have their own dialects and not understanding neighbors.
4. About 80% of businesses in Sicily, Calabria and digging pay tribute to the Mafia.
5. In Italy, there is no children's homes.
6. In Italy, there is no stray animals.
7. Men in families terrified of their wives.
8. The rules of driving in Italy, says that overtaking is possible to prevent high beams. In other European countries you can be fined for it.
9. If you ask for coffee at the bar in English, it may be worth 2 times more expensive.
10. For local prices in bars and cafes can be lower than for tourists.
11. The letter "C" will denote the faucet hot water (Calda).
12. Autostrada highway almost always paid. Speed is limited to 130 km / h. But many people do not care. Police with radar is very rare.
13. Most of the Italian designers made a fortune in sales in Russia.
14. The farther south the region - the friendly people.
15. Almost all of Italy is not recommended to drink tap water because of problems with plumbing.
16. Many Italians have a cottage on the sea.
17. All Italian words end in a vowel.
18. The kitchen is very different in each region.
19. Spaghetti alla Bolognese - the name for the tourists. People here call this dish is Spaghetti con ragu, not taking Bologna attempt to assign this dish.
20. In Italy, one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
21. Italians and Spaniards understand each other because of the similarity of languages.
22. In the region of Aosta do not speak Italian, and poorly understood. The main language German there.
23. Language that is considered the official in Italy, in fact - the Florentine dialect. He became a general after the writing of Dante's "Divine Comedy".
24. In Italy, 54 police organizations. They all have the right to bear arms. Even the regulators.
25. Italy and Poland the two most religious countries in Europe.
26. When completing the annual tax return to make donations to the Catholic Church.
27. The tobacco shop performs many functions - it can be refilled phone, buy a ticket for parking and even pay some taxes.
28. The most greedy and socially irresponsible mafia (Camorra) in Calabria - the only freeway in the region of Salerno - Reggio built over 40 years. All this time the money is stolen.
29. In Italy there are almost all climatic zones except the extreme.
30. The main meal in the evening as a dense family dinner.
31. The Italians drink a little juice, you will not find in many restaurants.
32. Spirits Italians practically no use.
33. The main drinks - water or wine. Sometimes beer.
34. 60% of the cultural world heritage in Italy.
35. Florence - a city in Tuscany, with the largest pedestrian area in the world.
36. Olive oil should be bought from the peasants in the countryside. Buy it at the supermarket is considered bad form in most regions. To a lesser extent it concerns wine.
37. The Italians are actively using dozens of gestures when speaking. In general, there are hundreds. Born as an aid to communication due to significant difference of languages in the country.
38. Women are considered to be indecent gesture.
39. The most insulting gesture - "goat" of the index finger and thumb up - means that you are a cuckold. The same gesture with his fingers down wards off damage.
40. At the wedding send one or two invitations. On the first you have the right to come on an official ceremony in the church, the second - on a merry drinking party and after party.
41. At Christmas, decided to give each other red panties. Yes, and that was luck, they have to sleep on Christmas night.
42. Most Italians have never traveled south of Rome.
43. In some regions, if there were three smokers - the youngest must extinguish a cigarette - a bad omen.
44. In conversation, for credibility, a good companion to take her elbow.
45. 80% of Italian territory is mountainous.
46. Italy - mononational country. 95% of the population - the Italians.
47. Half a century ago, Italian was used only in the literature. All regions spoke their own languages. Spread language through television.
48. So far, 20% of the population do not understand the Italian official.
49. Real Italian pizza baked in wood-fired ovens.
50. The EU is trying to ban the production of some cheeses, pizza on wood, some types of ham in Italy as inappropriate ideas about hygiene and standards (for pizza falls ashes buried in the land of cheese).
51. 98% of Italians - Catholic.
52. Pasta - it's not just pasta, but anything made from flour.
53. The most popular sport in Italy - football. Next come the motocross and cycling.
54. The Italian national football team squadra azzurra - translated as blue team. And the players are called azzurri - blue.
55. The world's first ghetto for Jews Italians staged in Venice in the 16th century.
56. "Italian strike" is not a myth - it often means fun at work.
57. The Italians laugh at the tourists who visit the cafe in the central squares, and pay huge money for poor quality food.
58. The best restaurants often have no signs. You can get there only on the recommendation.
59. When you purchase it is necessary to take a check. You can delay the financial police with the package from the store, or pie in hand with the question of where you bought it and slapped a heavy fine in the absence of a check.
60. Lamborghini previously been known as a company, which manufactures tractors. And from what they were scared to make luxury cars? :)
61. In Italy, the importance of blat and recommendations. Even if you just want a haircut. Come "from anyone," the doctor or hairdresser is strange.
62. Some laws are not binding. For example, in Italy there are hundreds of thousands (!) Of illegal buildings. Including in the coastal zone.
63. Within Italy there are two states: San Marino and Vatican City.
64. Italians dress very much, "so-so" or even casually, like the black color. Exceptions - Milan, Rome, a few resorts.
65. In Italy, be allowed on the beach at night. Penalty - about 1,000 euros.
66. By the way, it is forbidden to claim back the sea water.
67. Italians are not punctual. Time for them to nothing. It is better to come later so do not wait.
68. Schedule of trains, buses and airplanes are also quite arbitrary. Time, the platforms and gates on the placards - approximate.
69. Bag on one shoulder are just tourists. Local is always worn over the head. Can lift motorcycles.
70. Italians are not the heirs of the Roman Empire, though living in the same area.
71. Upon admission to state universities in Italy do not have to take exams. Take all.
72. In Italian universities campuses and no hostel - all rented accommodation according to their capabilities.
73. Exams in Italy in many universities who sit when he wants, when ready - no sessions.
74. Formal procedure for divorce spouses in Italy lasts for about three years. Even then the court may order the man have his ex-wife, if she has enough money.
75. Dressed in tourist areas do not have to moderate. Short skirts and shorts for women men are not welcome.
76. Italians do not like to work. But very offended when they talk about it.
77. Italian police form sewing Prada.
78. Respected man can be called by adding a prefix to the name "Doctor". This does not mean he has to do with medicine or an advanced degree.
79. The farther south - the more often men genuinely kiss upon meeting and parting. This is normal - but I was a bit hard to get used when unshaven mug climbs to you with outstretched lips.
80. Italian children do not just love, and allow them to do anything. If someone will turn the baby on your tomato sauce - you have to smile and tell how it's cute.
81. The Italians - fans of music and theater. Usually they buy an annual season tickets for the visit. In some theaters, not on the ticket subscriptions for no or very bad places.
82. Some organizations may consist only of members of one family or a clan.
83. In Italy, allowed to draw chalk on the pavement.
84. Each town or city has its own patron - a saint.
85. The number 17 unlucky in Italy. A 13 - even quite cute.
86. Letters K, Y, W, X, J in the Italian alphabet available. Me without the "k" on the top was very uncomfortable.
87. The Italians are wary of blue-eyed people. It is believed that they may overlook.
88. In Italy (as well as in the U.S.) can not open an umbrella indoors - to bring bad luck.
89. By the way, pour the wine on the table - fortunately.
90. Clothes in Italy is better to buy in large malls in the country.
91. For men it is normal to live up to 40 years with his mother.
92. In August the whole country together is going on vacation. Even large companies are stopped.
93. They do not yell and curse not - they are talking.
94. Natal - this Christmas. A Santa Claus, respectively Babb Natal.
95. In Italy, congratulates women on March 8.
96. The Italians are very fond of playing the lottery and sweepstakes all. To understand them is unthinkable. But they can do.
97. Internet in Italy - only on presentation of a passport and leaving it up to the internet club. And the phone SIM-card. Yes, and tickets to football, too.
98. Meat, fish, sausage and vegetables to buy high quality made in small shops with familiar people.
99. Bidet - a mandatory accessory of any (not public) toilet. Even in the hotel will zadripannom bidet. Moreover, the Italians are confident that we do not know what it is.
100. In many regions, Friday - men's day. In restaurants, the company strictly guys. The girls go to bars to this day indecent.
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