Italy

Italy is a country in south Europe and a member of the European Union. Its official name is Repubblica Italiana. The Italian flag is green, white and red. Italy is a democratic republic and is a founding member of the EU. The current president of Italy is Sergio Mattarella, who serves in conjunction with prime minister Giuseppe Conte. Italy is also a member of the G8, as it has the eighth largest Gross Domestic Product in the world.

Before 1861, the now-unified nation was made up of smaller kingdoms and city-states. Italy has become famous for its wine, as well as its food. Some of the most famous dishes include various types of pasta, pizza, and grapes. Olives are also incredibly common in dishes.