Country facts
- Capital
- Rome
- Population
- 58,927,633
- Languages
- Italian, Catalan
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
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June in Italy
3 entries- 2Republic DayRepublic Day is observed in Italy (Festa della Repubblica). Recognized nationally.Public holiday→
- 4National Cheese DayFrance has over 1,600 types; Switzerland fondue is a national identity; Wisconsin takes it personally. Aged, fresh, or melted — cheese is one of humanity's oldest fermented foods.Food→
- 21Fête de la MusiqueFrance's summer solstice music festival, launched in 1982 by the Ministry of Culture. Free concerts on every corner, balcony, and park bench. The idea has spread to 120 countries.Culture→