100 facts about Italy

1. In Italy 20 regions They are all very different. If you were one or two - you're in Italy was not.

2. In each region its own dialect. Residents of neighboring regions may not understand one another.

3. The 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 the Company to pay tribute to the Mafia.

5. In Italy, there is no children's homes.

6. In Italy, there is no homeless animals.

7. Men in families terribly afraid of their wives.

8. The rules of driving in Italy, says that when overtaking is possible to prevent the main beam. In other European countries, you can be fined for it.

9. If you ask for a coffee in a bar in English, it can cost 2 times more expensive.

10. For local prices in the bars and cafes can be lower than for tourists.

11. The letter "C" on tap is denoted by the hot water (Calda).

12. Speed ​​the Autostrada almost always paid. The speed is limited to 130 km / h. But many do not care. Police radar is very rare.

13. The majority of Italian designers fortune in sales in Russia.

14. The south of the region - the friendly people.

15. Almost all of Italy is not recommended to drink water from the tap because of problems with the plumbing.

16. Many Italians have a cottage by the sea.

17. All the Italian words end in a vowel.

18. The kitchen in each region differs significantly.

19. Spaghetti alla Bolognese - a name for the tourists. Locals call this dish Spaghetti con ragu, without taking Bologna attempt to assign this dish.

20. In Italy, one of the highest life expectancies in the world.

21. The Italians and Spaniards understand each other because of the similarity of languages.

22. In the Aosta region do not speak Italian and understand it poorly. The main language there is German.

23. The language which is considered an official in Italy - in fact the Florentine dialect. Universal he began writing after Dante's "Divine Comedy».

24. In Italy, 54 police organization. They all have a right to bear arms. Even regulators.

25. Italy and Poland - two of the most religious countries in Europe.

26. When completing the annual tax return is necessary to make a donation to the Catholic Church.

27. The tobacco shop performs many functions - it can fill up the account on your phone, buy a ticket for parking and even pay some taxes.

28. The most greedy and socially irresponsible mafia (Camorra) in Calabria - the only in the region of the Salerno-Reggio built more than 40 years. All the while, the money stolen.

29. In Italy there are almost all climatic zones except the extreme.

30. The main evening meal takes place in a tight family dinner.

31. The Italians almost do not drink juice, you will not find them in many restaurants.

32. Spirits Italians hardly use.

33. The main drink - water or wine. Sometimes beer.

34. 60% of the world's cultural heritage is 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 in the supermarket is considered bad manners in most regions. To a lesser extent this applies to wine.

37. The Italians are actively using dozens of gestures when speaking. In general, hundreds of them. Born as an aid in communication because of the substantial differences between languages ​​in the country.

38. Women are considered to be indecent gestures.

39. The most insulting gesture - "the goat" of the index finger and thumb up- means you cuckold. This same gesture thumbs down wards off damage.

40. At the wedding send one or two invitations. At first you have the right to come to the ceremony at the church, the second - on the booze and cheerful holiday after.

41. At Christmas, decided to give each other red panties. Yes, and that was happiness, they have to sleep on Christmas Eve.

42. Most of the Italians never traveled south of Rome.

43. In some regions, if there were three smokers, the youngest has to put out a cigarette - a bad omen.

44. When talking to the credibility of a good idea to take a companion by the elbow.

45. 80% of the Italian territory is covered by mountains.

46. ​​Italy - monoethnic country. 95% of the population - the Italians.

47. More half a century ago, the Italian language is used only in the literature. All regions spoke in their own languages. Language spread through television.

48. So far, 20% of the population does not understand the official Italian.

49. The real Italian pizza baked in wood-fired ovens.

50. The European Union is trying to ban the production of some cheeses, wood-fired pizza, some kinds of ham in Italy, they do not fit the image of hygiene and standards (ash falls on pizza, cheese buried in the ground).

51. 98% of Italians - Catholics.

52. Pasta - is not only pasta, but anything made from flour.

53. The most popular sport in Italy - football. Further there are motocross and cycling.

54. The name of the Italian national football team «Scuadra adzura» translated as "blue team". And the players are called «adzuri» - «blue».

55. The world's first ghetto Jews Italians staged in Venice in the 16th century.

56. "Italian strike" is not a myth - it is often a means of entertainment at work.

57. Italians laugh with tourists who visit the cafe on the main square and pay a lot of 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. Previously, Lamborghini has been known as a company that manufactures tractors. And with a fright they began to make luxury cars?

61. In Italy, important cronyism and recommendations. Even if you just want to get a haircut. Come "from anyone" to the doctor or the hairdresser is considered strange.

62. Some laws are not binding. So in Italy there are hundreds of thousands of illegal buildings. Including in the coastal zone.

63. Inside Italy there are 2 more states, San Marino and the Vatican City.

64. The Italians dress very "so-so" and even casually, like black. Exceptions are Milan, Rome and several resorts.

65. In Italy, the night is forbidden to be on the beach. Penalty - about 1,000 euros.

66. Incidentally, it is forbidden to carry away home seawater.

67. The Italians are not punctual. Time for them nothing. It is better to come later, so do not wait.

68. Schedule of trains, buses and planes are also quite arbitrary. Time, platforms and gates on bulletin boards - exemplary.

69. The bag on one shoulder are only tourists. Local always worn over the head. Can snatch motorcyclists.

70. The Italians are not the heirs of the Roman Empire, although living in the same territory.

71. On admission to state universities in Italy do not have to take exams. Take all.

72. In Italian universities there campuses and dorm - all rented accommodation according to their capabilities.

73. Exams in Italy many universities when someone wants to pass, as soon as available: no sessions.

74. The official procedure of divorce spouses in Italy lasts about three years. Even then the court may order a man keep his ex-wife if she had insufficient funds.

75. Dress in non tourist areas should be modest. Short skirts girls and shorts for men are not welcome.

76. Work Italians do not like. But it is very offended when they talk about it.

77. Form an Italian policeman sewing Prada.

78. respected man may call adding to the name prefix "Doctor". This does not mean that it has to do with medical or scientific degrees.

79. The further south, the more sincerely men kissing at a meeting and parting. This is normal, but it was hard to get used to when unshaven mug climbing to you with outstretched lips.

80. Children are not just like the Italians, and allow them to do anything. If someone will turn on you baby tomato sauce - you have to smile and tell how nice.

81. The Italians - fans of music and theater. Usually they buy annual passes to visit. In some theaters, tickets for season tickets are not there or very bad places.

82. Some organizations may only consist of members of one family or a clan.

83. In Italy, forbidden to draw chalk on the pavement.

84. Every village or town has its own patron saint.

85. The number 17 is considered unlucky in Italy. A 13 - even quite nice.

86. The letters K, Y, W, X, J in the Italian alphabet no. I have no "to" in the beginning it was very uncomfortable.

87. The Italians are wary of the blue-eyed people. It is believed that they might jinx.

88. In Italy (as well as in the US) can not open an umbrella indoors - 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 goes on vacation together. Even large enterprises stop.

93. They do not yell or curse - they speak.

94. Natale - this Christmas. And Santa Claus, respectively Babbo Natale.

95. In Italy, congratulates women on March 8.

96. The Italians love to play the lottery and all sweepstakes. To understand them is unthinkable. But they can.

97. Internet access 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 of high quality made in small shops to buy from familiar people.

99. Bidet - a mandatory accessory of any (non-public) toilet. Even in the zadripanom hotel will bidet. Moreover, the Italians believe that we do not know what it is.

100. In many regions, Friday - Men's Day. The restaurants are strictly of guys. The girls go to bars in the day indecent.