The world's best skiers and skaters are heading to Turin, Italy for the 2006 Winter Olympics. Find out more about the host country right here.
Italy - Where Is It? 3m3s1w
Italy is located in southern Europe and extends as a "boot-shaped" peninsula into the Mediterranean Sea, northeast of , Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia.
Italy - A Brief History 1c2o32
Italy has a long and rich history going back thousands of years. Italy was part of the World War II. Following the War, Italy became a democratic republic in 1946.
Italy - 2006 Winter Olympics 51l46
The 2006 Winter Olympics were held in Turin, Italy from February 10-26, 2006. Turin is located in the Italian Alps in northwestern Italy. The Italian name for Turin is Torino, so you'll probably hear the city called both names during the course of the Summer Olympics in Rome in 1960.
Italy - Did U Know? 1i4c43
- The Vatican City, which is home to the Pope, is an independent state within Italy.
- Italy is famous for its sports cars, including Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
- Italy is home to Mount Etna - Europe's tallest and most active volcano. It last erupted in 1999.
