Assignment task:
Religion
According to worldatlas, Italy has no official religion, however the article goes on to say, "the Catholic Church does play a huge role in their country." There are a few familiar religions found in Italy that are also found in the United States. The most prevalent ones are "Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism."(WorldAtlas). Starting with Christianity, the Catholic faith is what most of the population is made up of. As a matter of fact, "93% of Christians in Italy are an apart of the Catholic Church."(WorldAtlas). Rome is home to the majority of religious orders. There are over 20 orders in the Catholic Church. Shown in appendix A, "Christianity is about 71% of their population". Next, Islam is not as popular as Christianity and is not acknowledged by the government, however a little over 3% of the population claims to be Muslims.
Living Conditions
Diet and Nutrition- almost done with this section
Italians are well-known for their foods and diets. There is a certain Italian diet that is a part of a typical Italian and it consists of three meals a day. While there are common Italian foods that are widely known in the world, there are 3 parts of Italy that each have foods that are popular in that certain part. However, the majority foods that they all have in common are foods such as "pasta, cheese, produce, meats, a variety of cooking oils but mainly olive oil, and wine." An interesting fact that puts into prospective how much pasta they really consume is that the average of pasta consumed by an Italian is roughly 51 pounds of pasta annually. (Kevmrc Travel). They have the typical "food routine"; breakfast, lunch, and supper. The majority enjoy a mid-afternoon snack, which is included in their Italian diet. They take food very seriously and use it as a way to interact with others.
Housing
Housing in Italy is different than housing in the US. The electricity in Italy is roughly twice as expensive as it is in America. According to Anna Filippo, there is not many standards when it comes to building your dream home, besides the legal requirements that are needed to be followed and if it is a structure that is considered to be historic will need to be adhered to, but nevertheless, there is a lot of independence whenever it comes to Italians building their homes. "Palazzi storici, corte, trulli, casali, baite, white houses of the south" are some of the names of more historic/traditional houses found in Italy. First, palazzi storici, will normally be what you will be around while on vacation in Italy. They are known for their eye-catching structure. Next. "Corte",
Clothing
Clothing in Italy expresses a lot about their culture and spirit, which is vibrant and eye-catching. Fashion in Italy is very well-known by not only the quality of the clothing, but also the designers that are making the apparel. Cities such as Florence, Milan, Rome, and Venice are more of the well-known places that are immersed with fashionable apparel and accessories.
Recreation, Sports, and Other Activities
Just like Americans like to spend time playing and watching sports, Italy is fond of sports also. According to KevmrcTravel.com, Italians love sports such as, football(soccer), basketball, volleyball, water sports, cycling, winter sports, golf, tennis, and rugby. A vast majority of Italians thoroughly enjoy sports and the entertainment that is brings.
Social Security
In America as you age, social security is something you begin to look forward to. According to the EuropeanCommission, "your social security rights in Italy", Employee and employer contributions of social security plus general tax money are what is used to aid the Italian social security.
What is a good executive summary of the following information provided about Italy?